November 6, 2008 RSS feed / News

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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...

WashCo receives $1 million grant

A $1 million grant awarded recently through the office of Gov. Bob Riley will help create 100 new jobs in Washington County and could pave the way for more to follow. More...

Second Annual Chili Cookoff

The Hometown Hospice team was the first place winner of the Second Annual Chili Cookoff, sponsored by Clarke Mobile Counties Gas District. Second place went to Jackson Intermediate School. The Merchants Bank team claimed the third place prize. More...

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...

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...

Annual Fall Festival events winners announced

Bob Smith Memorial Antique Auto Show

Kenny Smith, chairman of the Annual Bob Smith Memorial Antique Auto Show, which is conducted in conjunction with Jackson's Annual Fall Festival, announced the winners of this year's show. More...

Southwest Alabama Lumberjack Competition

The 26th Annual Southwest Alabama Lumberjack Competition featured 29 contestants from several states including Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, Ohio, West Virginia and Alabama. More...

Ciba working to clean up last area of contamination

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

On Thursday Oct. 30, McIntosh City Hall, was the site of Ciba Corporation's five-year EPA review. Charles King the EPA Region 4 director, reported "No human exposure risk. More...