Clarke Grand Jury returns 249 indictments
      The Clarke County Grand Jury returned 249 criminal indictments or "true bills" last week. The 249 included 188 felony charges and 61 misdemeanors. Several cases were continued for the term, either for more investigation or because one or more witnesses did not appear.
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Jackson native honored at Army's All-American Bowl
      Sergeant First Class Gary M. Little was one of about 90 decorated Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans who were honored at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl game. Played in the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on Saturday, Jan. 5, the game featured high school all-star football players throughout the U...
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WashCo civil jury trials to begin
By Frank Harwell SA Correspondent
      Civil jury trials are scheduled to begin Monday, Feb. 11 in the circuit court of Washington County. The docket follows: Alabama Electric Cooperative vs. QBE Insurance Corp., other; Walter L. Patrick vs.
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Clarke County Sheriff's Report
      A dozen arrests were made at a drivers license checkpoint, manned by Clarke County sheriff's deputies, in Toddtown Saturday evening. Those and other arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail over the past week include: James Huckabee, 41, theft of property, second degree, grand jury indictmen...
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Poll workers honored
      Poll workers at the National Guard Armory in Jackson were ready to assist voters during Tuesday's primary elections. From left are Marlyn Cranford, Shirley W. Hickman, Sue Thomas, Marilyn Parker and voter Linda Wingard.
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Leathers tapped as CFO of Austal USA
      AGrove Hill man has been named chief financial officer for a mega shipbuilding company headquartered in Mobile that is anticipating major growth. Brian Leathers was tapped to be CFO of Austal USA a few weeks ago and started his new job Monday. He is the first CFO of the Mobile shipyard.
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Holly named to state board
      LaShaunda Holly, executive director of the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce, was recently elected to the board of directors for the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama. Her term of office is for 2008-2009.
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Jackson Municipal Court
      Jackson Municipal Court released the following information for records from Jan. 10-31: Rochelle Latoya McAdoo, violation of the noise ordinance, guilty. William T. Hite, minor in possession of alcohol, guilty. Mandrel Devaun Refour, minor in possession of alcohol, guilty.
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Jerry Sullivan honored at St. Stephens Baptist Church
By Barry H. Hendrix
      The life and music of gospel bluegrass performer and songwriter Jerry Sullivan was celebrated by family, friends and his peers Sunday at St. Stephens Baptist Church. Peforming at the event were The Bozemans (featuring Jerry's nieces), Joel and Labreeska Hemphill, the Joe Cook Family, John Paul Co...
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North Jackson Park gets upgrades
      North Jackson Park has been getting some much needed improvements as baseball season fast approaches. A new automated irrigation system is being put in on the Dixie League, Minor League and Little League fields.
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Nice 8-point
     Justin Koen of Auburn, formerly of Jackson, killed this 8-point buck while hunting in Marengo County recently. He shot the 160 lb. deer with a .243.
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Scenes from Mardi Gras in Chatom
     Photos by Bruce Hansen
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Spelling bee winners
     Left photo: Winners of the recent Washington County Spelling Bee, with Superintendent of Schools Tim Savage (back) (L-R) were Maci Jones, Chatom Elementary School; Bailey Coaker, Fruitdale High School; Julian Reed, McIntosh Elementary School; Brae Sullivan, Millry High School; Ebonie Johnson, McInto...
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Land Judging Contest 2008
     The Clarke and Washington Counties Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) recently conducted its 2008 Land Judging Contest at Frank W. and Rob M. Boykin Wildlife Management Area near Charity Chapel in Washington County. Students from Clarke, Washington and Marengo counties were judged on four sit...
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Washington County Sheriff's Report
      The Washington County Sheriff's Department reported the following arrests during the past week: •Charles Wiley, 23, of McIntosh was arrested Jan. 28 and charged with first degree theft of property and failure to pay child support. Bond was set at $7,500 and he was ordered to pay $1,787.50.
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