Two injured in head-on crash on Forest Avenue
By Evan Carden SA Editor
      For the second time in two weeks injuries resulted from a head-on crash on Forest Avenue in Jackson. According to Police Chief Charles Burge, the crash occurred around 8:19 p.m., Feb.
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Firefighters get driver's training
     Jackson firefighters were given the opportunity to participate in driver's training via a driving simulator at the downtown fire station Feb. 12-13. The simulator, housed in a travel trailer, puts drivers of emergency vehicles in various situations using three screens and controls that are simular t...
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Still no decision on health care services for Clarke County Jail
By Barry H. Hendrix
      The Clarke County Commission again tabled plans for a new health care plan at the County Jail. Both Commissioners Paul Bradford and Rhondel Rhone were out-oftown and not present at the Tuesday meeting, and the commission will wait to take action on the issue when all the commissioners are availabl...
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Chatom native named regional manager and senior VP for First United Security Bank
      Jim Sheffield, a native of Chatom, has recently been hired as regional manager /senior vice president for First United Security Bank. According to First United Security Bank's President/CEO Terry Phillips, Sheffield recently began his duties and is responsible for leadership and lending at 11 Cla...
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Truck totaled
     This pickup was totaled during a one-vehicle wreck that occurred on Walker Springs Road near Rabbit Creek Road, sometime between Friday night, Feb. 22 and Saturday morning, Feb. 23. According to Margaret Roberts, who was at the scene, the truck belonged to her husband, Chuck Roberts. She stated that...
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Municipalities approve pay raises for city officials
By Jim Cox SA Publisher
      The Jackson City Council recently enacted an expense allowance and a cost of living raise for the next mayor and council members who take office Nov. 3. Jackson was one of four out of five municipalities in Clarke County enacting raises in recent weeks. By state law, the pay for elected mayors or...
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Donates to park
     Jackson Rotary Club members Ted Van Iderstine (right) and Asberry Daffin (left) recently presented a $3,000 check on behalf of the club to Nancy McDonald, head of the Pine City Park Project. The club recently received a Community Impact Grant from Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. for $3,000. This grant money...
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Fashion show to support Ecuador mission trip
      The public is invited to attend a free fashion show at the First United Methodist Church of Jackson Christian Life Center, Feb. 29 at 6:30 p.m. The show will feature fashions from seven local stores, modeled by 20 models from the church.
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Valentine's raise money for CAC
     The annual Singing Valentine's program spread plenty of tunes of love across Clarke County on Feb. 14. The two groups of singers raised money to support the Regional Child Advocacy Center (CAC), located in Grove Hill. The center serves as a safe place for children to be interviewed concerning abuse ...
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Officers receive breath test training
     A number of Jackson Police officers and Clarke County deputies attended a training course in Jackson, Tuesday, Feb. 19, on the use of pulmonary breath testers. The class was conducted by Chuck Barber of the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences. It was hosted by the Jackson Police Department and c...
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Brent Sims serving tour of duty in Iraq
      Pfc. Brent E. Sims is serving a 15-month tour of duty in Baghdad, Iraq with the 64th MP Company. Sims is a 2006 graduate of Thomasville High School and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sims.
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Flu causing problems across area
By Kathryn Pickard and Barry H. Hendrix
      The flu season is taking its toll currently in Clarke County. It may not be a full-blown epidemic, but the influenza is causing discomfort for children and adults alike. Dr. Garrett Miller's office had to stop taking patients at 10 a.m. one day last week because both nurses were at home sick with...
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Adam Sims completes Air Force basic training
      Airman Adam Sims has graduated from the Air Force Basic Military Training course in San Antonio, Texas. Sims completed the seven-week course, which consisted of military customs and procedures, self-aid and buddy care, and rifle training.
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Judge says poll workers need to make improvements
By Ellen Williams SA Reporter
      The Washington County Democratic Executive Committee (WCDEC) met Feb. 21 in the large courtroom at Chatom. Probate Judge Charles Singleton addressed problems with the Board of Registrars and with poll workers. He stated, "As we stand here tonight, we cannot hold an election.
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McIntosh Police report multiple drug arrests
By Evan Carden SA Editor
      The McIntosh Police Department reported a number of drug arrests between Feb. 19-22. Sharon D. Vallare, 46, of Jackson was arrested Feb. 19 following call from Greer's Supermarket. According to Capt.
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Citizens frustrated with impassable road
Mail delivery may be discontinued situation does not
By Ellen Williams SA Reporter
      When the Washington County Commission met Feb. 25, several citizens who live on the Bud Odom Road in the Deer Park community were present and voiced frustration about their dirt road that they say is impassable because it has not been graded in two months.
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