November 6, 2008 RSS feed / People

Family gathers for 90th birthday

Rosanna Garrett celebrated her 90th birthday with family on Oct. 29. Surrounding Garrett are her five children, (L-R) Billy Garrett, Julia Ratcliff, Mike Garrett, Kathy Coffman and Carole Coleman. She has 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. More...

Card of Thanks

On Sept. 12th, I was seriously injured in a car accident. I want to thank Jets Ambulance Service, the Jackson Fire and Police departments, the Jackson Hospital staff and the people who stopped at the scene to help. More...

Annual Fall Festival 2008

Automobile enthusiasts enjoyed checking out the classic rides at the Bob Smith Memorial Antique Auto Show. More...

Annual cheerleader competition

The Leroy High School junior varsity chearleaders (left) were the overall winners in the annual cheerleading competition, which is conducted each year in conjunction with the Clarke Washington Counties Fair, sponsored by the Jackson Rotary Club. 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...

Anthony Ross Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Ross Sr. (nee Miranda J. Reed) of Wagarville, announce the birth of a son, Anthony Ross Jr., Oct. 28, 2008, 4:03 a.m., at Jackson Medical Center. He weighed 7 lbs., 2 oz. and was 19 inches in length. More...

Saynes receive medals

A member of the 1203rd Engineer Battalion, 1st Lt. Riley Sayne of Jackson received the de Fleury Medal at a recent Freedom Salute Ceremony in Dothan. He received this medal for his significant contributions to the 1203rd while deployed to Iraq. More...

Clarke Washington Counties Fair events

Little Miss Fair Queen competition

Participating in the Little Miss Fair Queen competition ages 0-23 months category (in no particular order) were Jordan McCalpine (runner-up), Madison Sims (runner-up), Dallas Sullivan (runner-up) and Carrie Ready (winner). More...

'Special Needs Day' at the fair

A "Special Needs Day" was hosted at the fair for local residents with cognitive disabilities. Those attending enjoyed special entertainment, playing games and riding some of the rides. More...