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Clarke GOP'ers can't overcome Democrats

By Jim Cox SA Publisher
Republican candidates lost their bids for Clarke County offices Tuesday while GOP presidential candidate John McCain carried the county and state but lost the nation to Democrat candidate Barack Obama who will become the first African-American pres More...

WashCo voters reject sales tax

Washington County voters narrowly chose not to approve a 1 percent county sales tax, Tuesday, disappointing county commissioners. More...

Man threatens to kill WashCo deputy

By Evan Carden SA Editor

A Washington County man was arrested Sunday, Nov. 2 after he threatened the life of a Washington County Deputy. Stuart Anthony St. More...

Ex-judge convicted of gun violation

A federal jury on Tuesday found former Circuit Judge Stuart DuBose guilty of firearms violations. He faces a possible 10-year sentence in a federal prison. More...

Special Sections

Church

Church Calendar

Fall Rally 2008 scheduled for Saturday The Simple House of Praise Women's Ministry will present "As For Me and My House…" Fall Rally 2008 on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 3 p.m., on Red Fox Road in Mount Vernon. Dinner will follow the service. More...

Stuck in second place

Genesis 4:6-7 (NIV) Then the LORD said to Cain, "Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? More...

First Assembly revival begins November 9

The Rev. Lynn Wheeler, founder and president of Lynn Wheeler Ministries, Inc., ministers nationally and internationally. More...

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Editorials

Time to get back to business as usual

Now that the "big day" is over, I wonder if many of you are as glad as I am to see another election day completed. We have a new president and at the same time have crossed a milestone in United States' history. More...

The pendulum swings

Tuesday was a historic day for the United States of America. Barack Obama was elected the nation's first African- American president. His election could be termed a landslide. More...

There ought to be a better way to select state judges

A week before the election the two candidates for a single seat on the Alabama Supreme Court had raised and spent or had money spent on their behalf totaling over $5 million. More...

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Sports

Bears flood Sweet Water

No.1 Leroy remains undefeated with 28-21 win over top-ranked Bulldogs
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer

Leroy quarterback Clint Moseley tossed a 25-yard touchdown pass to Stephen Scoggins with 1:08 remaining in the game breaking Sweet Waters' 36-game winning streak and ending a perfect (10- 0) regular season for the Bears. More...

First round of the AHSAA football playoffs

Class 1A Marengo (7-3) at Brantley (10- 0) Ariton (8-2) at J.U. Blacksher (7-3), Uriah Geneva County (4-6) at Sweet Water (9-1) McIntosh (7-2) at McKenzie (9-1) Holy Spirit (7-3) at Talladega County Central (9-1) More...

Wildcats stun Aggies in OT

By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer

The Citronelle Wildcats' Bakari Beard knocked down a two-point conversion pass in overtime to knock off the No. 9 Jackson Aggies 28-27 Thursday night at Legion Field. More...

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For the Record

Jackson Municipal Court results for Oct. 23 and 30

The following information has been released by the Jackson Municipal Court for cases heard on Oct. 23 and 30. Andre M. More...

Clarke County Sheriff's Report

Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail during the past two weeks include: Caleb Jay Morgan, 22, probation violation, $30,000 bond, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff's Dept. More...

Washington County Sheriff's Report

The Washington County Sheriff's Department reported the following arrests during the past week: •Daniel Thomas Baxter, 48, of Chunchula was arrested Oct. 27 and charged with failure to pay child support. No bond amount was listed. More...

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Fun at the Fall Festival

This young fellow enjoys checking out the different colors at one of the crafts booths during this past Saturday's Annual Fall Festival in Jackson. More...

Williams retains District 5 WashCo Commission seat

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Washington County District 5 Commissioner Herman Williams, who was appointed to the spot earlier this year, retained his seat, defeating write-in rival Millry Police Chief Larry Harkless. More...

Atchesen named new ECI director

By Evan Carden SA Editor

As the new director of Washington County's Exceptional Children Inc. (ECI), Alicia Atchesen is looking forward to building relationships within the community. More...

Friendliness, fishing helped lure developer to Jackson

Groundbreaking held for new $8 million Hampton Inn; more development of area anticipated
By Jim Cox SA Publisher

A ceremonial groundbreaking was conducted last Thursday, Oct. 30 for the new Hampton Inn to be built in Jackson. The city's friendly attitude and a fishing invitation may have helped make it possible. More...

News

Pioneer Day planned at Clarke Museum for Saturday, Nov. 8

Nationally-acclaimed folk potter Jerry Brown is among the new demonstrators at the ninth annual Pioneer Day scheduled Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Clarke County Museum, located at 116 West Cobb Street, just off U.S. More...

McIntosh annexation in 'talking stage'

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

"We're just in the talking stage," Mayor Carroll Daugherty said about the proposed annexation to his town of McIntosh. More...

Drug dealing suspect hides pot in stove

By Evan Carden SA Editor

A suspected drug dealer kicked in the door to a residence, Tuesday, Nov. 4, and allegedly hid his stash inside the stove. More...

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Coming Events

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Thomasville events announced There will be a retirement reception for Norman Burton who worked at Ala-Tom RC&D Council, Inc., today (Nov. 6), 12 noon - 3 p.m. at the Thomasville Civic Center. More...

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Education

Former Jackson resident honored at Samford

Former Jackson resident Bennie Bumpers was honored as a 2008 Alumnus of the Year by Samford University during homecoming weekend activity Oct. 24-26. More...

Area students attend National FFA convention

Morgan Lambard and Andrea Butts from Leroy High School, along with Josh Kirkland, Chase Morris, and Reese Loper from Millry High School were among more than 50,000 other students attending the 81st National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind. More...

Porter graduates Army basic training

Pvt. Bobbie Lynn Porter, daughter of Marilyn and Bobby Porter of Jackson, graduated from U.S. Army basic training Oct. 23 at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. She was the recipient of numerous awards. More...

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People

Walker - Stout wedding vows exchanged

Trista Annette Stout and Eric Maybanks Walker were united in marriage on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at The Chunn House, home of Mr. and Mrs. Louie Walter Crim of Jackson. Fr. James Havens and the Rev. More...

Wedding plans announced for McDonald - Rocker

and forthcoming marriage of her daughter, Jada Rochelle, to Noah Wesley Rocker Jr. Mr. Rocker is the son of Merline and Noah Rocker Sr. of Choctaw Bluff. Miss McDonald is also the daughter of the late Jerry McDonald. More...

Garden Club has successful yard sale

Four Seasons Garden Club concluded another great "Blooming Yard Sale" recently at the old Mac's Drug Store, exceeding their goal for this year's event. Funds from this sale support the care of the Kimbell House as well as other community projects. More...

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