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A 2-1/2-year-old child was injured, Wednesday, Oct. 8, when he fell from a float in Jackson's Fire Prevention Parade. According to Jackson Police Chief Charles Burge, Vincent Morris, of Millry, slipped between the guardrails of the trailer, which was serving as the police department's float. More ... Agnes Oliver, who passed away last week at the age of 77, took great pleasure to brightening the lives of hospice patients. Oliver and her mother, Josephine Tillman, spent a good portion of their time addressing cards and sending them out to the terminally ill each week. They often mailed 80 or more at a time. More ... Two members of the Clarke County Commission, Patricia DuBose and Elma Averett met with the Washington County Commission on Oct. 14 along with Dr. Ed Seller's to discuss a plan to build a regional animal shelter. DuBose explained that this project was a quality of life issue for the tri-county area, Clarke, Washington and Choctaw counties. More ... The Clarke County Citizens Against Litter (CCCAL) is asking for input from county residents about roads in the county that may need to be picked up by the inmate crew from the county jail. A number of roads were identified by several committee members during its regular monthly meeting, Oct. 9, in the basement of the Clarke County Courthouse. More ... The Jackson City Council presented its annual checks, totaling $50,000, to the public schools located within the city during Tuesday's council meeting. On hand for the presentation (L-R) were Gaines Odom, Gillmore Elementary School Principal Shannon Odom, Councilman Paul South, Councilman Eddie Huggins, Jackson Middle School Prinicipal Jessie Taylor, Mayor Richard Long, Councilman Daron Bolen, Jackson High School Prinicipal Ken Harbuck, Councilman Eldridge Jackson Jr. and Jackson Intermediate School Principal Mike Bedsole. (SA photo by Evan Carden) More ... How does our community engage its total resources to prepare youngsters for the 21st century economy? A public forum on this issue will be conducted at the Washington County Public Library in Chatom today (Oct. 16), 5-7 p.m. More ... The Woman's Club of Jackson met Oct. 7 at the White Smith Memorial Library. Speakers for the event were Kasey Fleming, learning facilitator, and Therese Mayo, project manager with the Lindamood- Bell System. The program is currently being presented at Jackson Academy. More ... We would like to thank the Wagarville, Leroy and McIntosh fire departments for their quick response to our house fire Sept. 15. We would also like to thank everyone who called, came by, gave us money, clothes or just offered a word of encouragement. Also, Will says thank you Cindy for the Auburn shirts. More ... Clarke County Commissioners heard Tuesday from Gigi Ambrecht of AT&T's Mobile office about AT&T's plans to launch a cable TV and high speed Internet service through its phone lines for its customers. AT&T is proposing to pay the county 5 percent of its gross revenues in exchange for a 10-year non-exclusive franchise. More ... Jackson Animal Control Officer Lee Hutto (left) presents Ward Jackson with a license for his dog. He was the first person in town to buy a dog license on Oct. 1, when they went on sell. The licenses are good through December of 2009. Dog owners need to bring proof that their dog has been vaccinated for rabies and proof that the dog has been spayed or neutered (lifetime license purchasers only) to Jackson City Hall. All dogs 4 months and older in the Jackson city limits are required wear the tags at all times. Annual tags are $5 and lifetime tags are $10. Senior Citizens are given a $2 discount. (Photo submitted) More ... Since June, Probate Judge Charles Singleton has been attempting to get state officials to listen to his pleas about the "mess" the Washington County voter registration records are in. More ... In compliance with state law, the Washington County Commission held a public hearing on Sept. 29 to hear citizen input about vacating (closing) the Baxter/McIlwain Road. The final decision regarding that matter was decided at the Oct. 14 commission meeting. More ... The winners of this year's Fire Prevention Parade conducted in Jackson are as follows: Float Winners 1st-Girl Scouts 2nd-Jackson Police Department 3rd-Gilmore Elementary School Band Winners 1st-Leroy High School 2nd-Jackson High School More ... Rodney Simpson (left), of the Charity Chapel Volunteer Fire Department, was named Firefighter of the Year during the Washington County Firefighters Association annual awards banquet Saturday, Oct. 11. He was presented the award by Alabama Fire College Executive Director Alan Rice. Other awards included Department of the Year - Wagarville; EMS of the Year - John L. Williams of McIntosh Rescue Squad; Officer of the Year - Judy Ard of Fruitdale VFD and Eric Sullivan, who received the Chief's Award. Below, lots of candy and other treats were tossed during the annual Washington County Fire Prevention Parade conducted in Chatom, Saturday, Oct. 11. Departments from all over the county participated. More ... |
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