December 25, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Fred Kelly shares his story of inspiration with Jacksonians

Clarke County native and Monroeville radio personality Fred Kelly recently shared his story of inspiration with members of the Jackson Kiwanis Club and the senior citizens group during a joint meeting of the two organizations at the First Baptist C More...

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Church

The gift that keeps on giving

Judges 7: 8 "So Gideon sent the rest of the Israelites to their tents but kept the three hundred, who took over the provisions and trumpets of the others. More...

Church Calendar

St. Peter's announces Christmas Eve schedule St. Peter's Episcopal Church, located at 200 Hospital Drive in Jackson, has announced their schedule of Christmas Eve events. More...

Photo

"AN EVENING IN DECEMBER" was presented on Dec. 14 at First Baptist Church in Jackson. The Christmas musical featured selections by all ages of the church's music ministry. More...

Editorials

Spirit of Christmas season gives us all hope

Christmas is supposed to be a time of good cheer, fellowship and, above all, the recognition of the birth of Jesus Christ. More...

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus

Eight-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York's Sun, and the quick response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, 1897. More...

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Sports

Moseley is Mr. Football

What is the criteria for being named Mr. Football in Alabama? Is it eyepopping stats? Is it the ability to lead a team to greatness? Or is it the top college prospect in the state? More...

JA loses two in Toxey

The Jackson Academy Eagles boys basketball team fell to 1-9 on the season with losses to South Choctaw and Patrician Dec. 19-20 at the SCA tourney in Toxey. The Eagles took South Choctaw in the first game and fell 53-44 to the Rebels. More...

Lady Eagles place second at SCA tourney

The Jackson Academy Lady Eagles basketball team placed second in the South Choctaw Academy Tournament this weekend in Toxey. JA (4-6) opened up with 36- 34 win over SCA. More...

For the Record

Jackson Municipal Court Report

The following information has been released by the Jackson Municipal Court for cases reviewed Dec. 4 and 11. Michael Anthony Guy, domestic violence, third degree, dismiss on cost. More...

Clarke County Sheriff's Report

Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail during the week of Dec. 17 through 22 include: Edward Lemond Hughley, 30, driver's license suspended/ revoked, $718.50 bond, arrested by Grove Hill Police Dept. More...

Mr. Football

Leroy High School quarterback Clint Moseley (right) won the prestigious Mr. Football award from the Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) Thursday, Dec. 18 in Birmingham. More...

Fires threaten Jackson stores, burn roadsides

Monday afternoon was a busy one for Jackson and Antioch firefighters as they battled several roadside blazes along U.S. Highway 43, two which threatened a local grocery store and the town's newest pharmacy. More...

News

Coffeeville taxidermist dies from severe burns

Calvin Guy of Coffeeville died late Monday afternoon at USA Medical Center in Mobile where he had been hospitalized since he was burned Nov. 25. More...

JA moving forward with enhanced learning program

Something new is going on at Jackson Academy causing learning to become addictive to students. More...

McIntosh PD makes drug busts

Two people were recently charged with illegal possession of drugs during separate traffic stops by McIntosh Police officers. George A. Reed, 51, of McIntosh was arrested Dec. More...

Coming Events

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Ad valorem tax deadline is Dec. 31 Clarke County Revenue Commissioner Chris Beverly reminds property owners that Dec. 31, 2008 is the deadline to pay ad valorem taxes. You may avoid the lines at the courthouse if you pay by mail. More...

Education

Andrews chosen first runner up at Talent Expo awards banquet

Joshua Andrews, son of Brenda Andrews of Gainestown and Mack Andrews Jr. of Jackson, recently auditioned at Mike Beaty's Model and Talent Expo in Dallas, Texas. More...

Photos

WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY recently received a grant from the Sybil H. Smith Trust for non-fiction materials in the amount of $7,500. More...

Letters to Santa

Dear Santa, Will u get me wall-e the DVD? Please Santa get me a special rock. And the new increble huck. And a blue puppie. I also want Hanna Montana puppy town. I want a Barbie car to ride in. That's all. P.S. More...

People

Decorating Christmas tree brings back memories of special friends

"Oh Christmas Tree! Oh Christmas Tree! Thou tree most fair and lovely! The sight of thee at Christmas tide, spreads hope and gladness far and wide" was the song I was singing while I decorated my Christmas tree two weeks ago. More...

Stork Report

Kennedy McCrary Buchanan Lt. and Mrs. Sean Buchanan of Raeford, N.C., (nee Kristy Payne) formerly of Meridian, Miss., announce the arrival of a daughter, Kennedy McCrary, Nov. 22, 2008, at Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, N.C. More...

Tucker - Moree united in marriage

Johnathan Tucker and Michelle Moree were united in marriage Nov. 26, 2008 at First Assembly of God Church in Jackson. Pastor E.C. Russell officiated the 10 a.m. ceremony. Mr. Tucker is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Tucker Sr. More...