November 27, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

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`Tis the season

Above, the City of Jackson and the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce conducted the annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony Thursday, Nov. 20, at the corner of Commerce and Church streets. More...

Cole Hicks' story to be told on international television

By Evan Carden SA Editor

The story of Cole Hicks, who was 2 years old when he fell nearly drowned in a pool, will be told on the Inspiration Channel in the near future. A film crew from Inspiration Television Networks was in Jackson Thursday, Nov. More...

Special Sections

Church

Church Calendar

St. Union hosts 'Singing, Praising Extravaganza' St. Union Missionary Baptist Church of Jackson and the Pastor's Aide invite the community to a Singing, Praising Extravaganza, Sunday, Nov 30, at 3 p.m. The Rev. More...

Rockville Baptist hosts 5th Sunday singing

The Rockville Baptist Church will host a 5th Sunday singing Nov. 30, starting at 6 p.m. featuring Endless Praise of Theodore. Pastor Mark Dunn invites all to attend. More...

Stave Creek Baptist welcomes new pastor

On Sunday, Nov. 23, Stave Creek Baptist Church voted to call the Rev. Jamie Lay as their pastor. Pastor Lay will be joining the church with his wife Tina, and three children, Amanda, Michael and Emily. The family is moving to Jackson from Oakman. More...

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Editorials

'Thanksgiving Day undeniably religious'

On the fourth Thursday of November, Americans will gather with their families and friends to celebrate a uniquely American holiday, a day of thanksgiving, a day devoted to remembering the blessings of God. More...

Cartoon

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Gusty Aggie team deserves a cheer!

Our Opinions

The Jackson High School Aggies may have been crushed by UMS Wright last week in the third round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association playoffs to end their state title hopes but this gusty team has nothing to be ashamed of. More...

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People

Miss Morris - Mr. McNeal announce December wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Morris of Jackson announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Carla Deann, to Cedric J. McNeal, son of Bonnie McNeal and Willie McNeal, both of Jackson, Miss. More...

Smith - Fleeton to exchange vows

Marie and Cossie Smith of the Toddtown community announce the engagement and forthcoming wedding of their daughter, Crystal LaShell, to the Rev. Terrence Demond Fleeton. Mr. Fleeton is the son of Vervie Fleeton and Leo Fleeton, both of Mobile. More...

Jones - Koen plan New Year's Eve wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Luse of Meridian, Miss. announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Nicole Jones, to James Dexter Koen, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Michael Koen of Millry. Grandparents of the bride-elect are the late Mr. and Mrs. More...

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'Shooters' invade WashCo High School

By Evan Carden SA Editor

An active shooter exercise was conducted at Washington County High School, Monday, Nov. 24, by Washington County law enforcement agencies to provide officers with training in the event such an incident were to occur. More...

Fire destroys property

A fire the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 21, at the Carson Road, Leroy residence of Ellen and Herman Williams destroyed a tool shed and sport utility vehicle, as well as causing heat damage to the couple's house. More...

News

WashCo Commissioners want to know 'What's in it for us?'

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

At their Nov. 24 commission meeting, Washington County commissioners were hesitant to vote to become a part of a five county economic development group. More...

Giving back to the com m unity

Clarke County Arc (CCARC) clients, assisted by staff members, rang the Salvation Army bell at the Pic N Sav supermarket on College Avenue Monday, Nov. 24. More...

Questions arise about WashCo landfill permitting deadline

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

At their last meeting, the Washington County Solid Waste Authority voted to extend Advance Disposal Systems' permitting deadline from Jan. 1, 2009 until Jan. 1, 2011. At their meeting on Nov. More...

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Coming Events

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

778th Support Maintenance Co. to host Christmas dinner The officers and enlisted members of the 778th Support Maintenance Company, in the Jackson and Monroeville locations, are invited to the annual family Christmas dinner. More...

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Education

Richardson completes basic training

Air Force Airman Melanie E. Richardson has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. More...

Kirksey graduates at Fort Benning

Army National Guard Spec. Willie J. Kirksey has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. More...

Fall display at JIS

This fall display at Jackson Intermediate School featured a "fairy tale" pumpkin in the center which was purchased by fourth grade teacher Virginia Kyzar. Kyzar said that observers were surprised to learn that the pumpkin was not artificial. More...

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Sports

Dukes, UMS end Aggies' season

By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer

The Jackson Aggies' (9-4) season ended Friday night with a 33- 0 loss to the UMS-Wright Bulldogs in the quarterfinals of the AHSAA playoffs. More...

Bears advance, beat Millry 34-16

By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer

The Leroy Bears improved to 13-0 on the season with a 34-16 win over the Millry Wildcats Friday night in the quarterfinals of the AHSAA playoffs. Leroy advances to the semifinals for the fifth straight time. More...

Alabama, Auburn fans pick the Iron Bowl!

The most important day in the state of Alabama is finally here. And you know what I am talking about, the Iron Bowl! Alabama (11-0) will welcome in the Auburn Tigers (5- 6) Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at Bryant Denny Stadium. More...

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For the Record

Municipal court results released

The following information has been provided by the Jackson Municipal Court for records from Nov. 13 and 20. Jerimiah Philon, domestic violence, third degree, guilty. More...

Clarke County Sheriff's Report

Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail during the week of Nov. 18-24 include: *Corneil Demese Barney, 18, burglary, third degree, $7,500 bond, arrested by the 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: *Krandle E. Pylant, 25, of Wagarville was arrested Nov. More...

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