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Study shows consolidation solution to improving local health care By Evan Carden SA Editor During Tuesday's meeting of the Jackson City Council, Mayor Richard Long read a report from consultant Ralph Hobbs concerning the search for a potential buyer that would improve the hospital in Jackson. More ...
Two separate, recently, wrecks on U.S. Highway 43 caused minor injuries to two people. Top photo: The first incident occurred Friday around 6:30 p.m., when a 1990 Honda Civic, driven by Guatemalan native Juan Ramos, 22, of Grove Hill, ran into the rear of a 2004 Lexus LS4, driven by Laura M. Miller,... More ...
Gerald H. Stephens has announced his intention to seek re-election as Clarke County Superintendent of Education. He is nearing the completion of four four-year terms. "I am again asking for your support in my bid for re-election. More ... New athletic facility for Jackson High approved By Barry H. Hendrix Education approved Feb. 7 a bid for construction of a new academic/ athletic complex at the Jackson High School campus. The structure will house dressing rooms and offices for the football and baseball teams as well as featuring classrooms. More ...
City officials and members of the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce joined Ergon Trucking company officials for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the company's new trucking terminal on Clolinger Road in the Paul Parham Industrial Park, Feb. 7. Ergon company officials attending included Senior Vice-Preside... More ... County Extension Service to offer estate planning workshop In Clarke County, less than 40 percent of our citizens have made an estate plan for the distribution of their assets after they die. Even fewer, less than 20 percent, of younger couples have developed a will to cover the guardianship of their children if they should both die at the same time. Amon... More ... Boise requests mediation in tax dispute By Jim Cox SA Publisher Boise White Paper, L.L.C. has requested that Circuit Judge Thomas Baxter order Boise and the Clarke County Board of Equalization to mediate a tax dispute. Boise disputed the valuation of portions of its Jackson paper mill operation for the 2006 tax year to the Board of Equalization. More ...
By Ellen Williams SA Reporter The H.W. Pearce Memorial Park Assembly House on February 9 was the setting for the second annual dinner and auction to benefit the Regional Child Advocacy Center (CAC) and "Almost Home." The building was filled almost to capacity with those who believe in coming to the aid of neglected or abused c... More ... No decision yet on medical services for Clarke County Jail By Barry H. Hendrix The Clarke County Commission voted Tuesday to table consideration of a contract for medical services at the Clarke County Jail until more study could be done. The commission approved Jan. 21 beginning the process for a contract with Southern Health Partners go for outside care (such as trips to t... More ... County votes to join Metro Development Authority By Barry H. Hendrix The Clarke County Commission approved Tuesday a resolution to join in the creation of the Metro Development Authority of Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia, Washington and Clarke County. The authority will have an 18- member board of directors. The Clarke County Commission will be able to appoint three me... More ... Salvation Army to conduct $10 bag sale The Salvation Army store in downtown Jackson will conduct a $10 bag sale today (Thursday) through Saturday. More ...
Jackson firefighters extinguished an automobile fire on East Clinton Street Thursday afternoon, Feb. 7. The Ford, owned by Lily House of Jackson, was totally destroyed. (SA photo by Evan Carden) More ...
Washington County officials attended an informal meeting in Jackson, Monday, Feb. 11, hosted by State Representative Marc Keahey. Also present were Gov. Bob Riley, U.S. Congressman Jo Bonner and public officials throughout the region. The meeting was designed as sort of a brainstorming session durin... More ... Commissioners to try 1-cent tax vote again By Ellen Williams SA Reporter It was not on the agenda and there was no action taken, but it was a familiar refrain for Washington County: a vote on a 1-cent sales and use tax. And it came up again in the commission meeting of Feb. 11. More ... Several charged with illegal drug possession By Evan Carden SA Editor AFlorida man was arrested by McIntosh Police, Friday, Feb. 8, and faces multiple drug and firearm possession charges. Russell Lynn Bourdon, 47, of Masaryktown, Fla. was arrested during a traffic stop around 4:30 p.m. after officers found what they believed to be marijuana in his vehicle. More ...
Andy Webb of Calvert was recently honored by the Alabama Farmers Federation for his service on the organization's State Bee and Honey Committee. Webb, center, received a plaque commemorating his years of service from Alabama Farmers Federation President Jerry A. Newby, right, and Federation Bee and ... More ... Melissa Coxwell joins U.S. Army Reserve Melissa S. Coxwell has joined the United States Army Reserve under the Delayed Training Program. The program gives young men and women the opportunity to delay reporting for basic military training for up to 270 days. More ...
By Ellen Williams SA Reporter Each year, the Washington County Public Library features an Alabama author for a book signing in the weeks leading up to the Art Auction. This year's signing will feature Bob Whetstone, author of "Grave Dancin" on Feb. 19 from 2-4 p.m. "Grave Dancin" is a recently published historical novel set i... More ...
Local recording artist, Andrew Tyler, was rencently given the distinct honor of playing for Senator John McCain and a large number of his contributors at an event conducted at the senator's Arizona ranch. Tyler also performed at The Young Professionals for McCain event held on the rooftop of Covingt... More ... Chatom adopts ordinances and awards two contracts By Frank Harwell SA Correspondent The Chatom Town Council awarded two contracts and adopted a revised zoning ordinance during its January meeting. Boyles Roofing and Sheet Metal in Waynesboro, Miss., won the contract for adding a new roof on the old armory with a bid of $46,858. A Hattiesburg, Miss., company bid almost $70,000.... More ... ThyssenKrupp names communications director ThyssenKrupp Steel USA, LLC, recently announced that it has hired a director of communications to oversee communications and government relations for the carbon steel segment of its new carbon steel and stainless steel facility being developed in Calvert. More ... Soccer registration this Saturday in Chatom The Southern Youth Soccer Association will conduct registratin for spring season Feb. 16, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the soccer fields behind Chatom Elementary School. Registration will be for age groups 6 and under, 10 and under, 12 and under, and 18 and under. More ... WCHS Baseball Alumni Day is Feb. 16 The Third Annual Washington County High School (WCHS) Baseball Alumni Day will be Saturday, Feb. 16, 10 a.m., at the WCHS baseball field. Activities will include a home run contest and a game between the 2008 baseball team and the alumni. All former members of the WCHS baseball team are invited t... More ... Deadline for annual AARP 'Best Employers for Workers Over 50' fast approaching The application deadline for the annual AARP "Best Employers for Workers Over 50" is fast approaching. Employers offering workplace practices and policies friendly toward workers aged 50-plus are encouraged to apply at www.aarp.org/bestemployers before Feb. 15. More ... |
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