Special section promotes bright 'Outlook'
Publisher's Comments Jim Cox
      This issue of The South Alabamian is considerably larger than usual, I hope you have noticed. Included in this issue is our annual Outlook edition, a review of happenings in Jackson, Clarke and Washington counties and the region, including our bright and growing economy.
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Can't put genie back in the bottle
      "You can't put the genie back in the bottle," someone observed of the lawsuit trying to overturn alcohol sales in tiny Cedar Bluff up in Cherokee County in north Alabama. The suit challenges sales in Cedar Bluff only but dry advocates and others say if it succeeds in drying up Cedar Bluff, Jackso...
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Letter to the Editor
U.S. Attorney corrects statements made in Bob Martin's column
      Dear Editor, I am writing to respond to the false statements contained in Bob Martin's column on March 13. First, a small point, I am the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, not the Middle.
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Poll shows most Americans think we should never have taken military action in Iraq
Alabama Viewpoint Bob Martin
      The Pew Research Center, a respected nonpartisan and nonprofit national polling and research organization, has just concluded a national survey on our opinions about the Iraq War as it enters its sixth year this month.
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Marking 5 years of war Iraq
Report From Congress Jo Jo Bonner
      Last week marked the five year anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and while our efforts in Iraq have been painful, this milestone provided an opportunity to recognize the significant achievements made by our military men and women.
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Conducts Easter bake sale
     The Kiwanis Club of Jackson conducted an Easter bake sale, Friday, March 21, in front of the Looking Glass on College Avenue. Working the sales booth (L-R) were club members Patricia Paul, Barbara Holton, Fay Cooper, Martha Hayes and Mildred Bradley. According to club president Paul, the bake sale d...
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Clarke County Health Department moving
      The Clarke County Health Department will be moving into the new building located at 22600 Highway 84 East in Grove Hill the week of April 14- 18.
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Linden Rotary Club plans benefit tournament April 26
      Golfers from throughout West Alabama are invited to Linden Rotary Club's benefit tournament where they can win $30,000 for a hole in one Saturday, April 26. The big prize hole will be a short 135 yards and several other par three holes will have additional hole in one prizes.
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