U.S. Senator John McCain, assured of the Republican nomination for president, made several stops in Clarke County during a trek through rural southwest Alabama, Monday, April 21. More...
Three Jackson men were arrested on drug charges following a complaint in the early morning hours, Tuesday, April 22. According to Jackson Police Chief Charles Burge, Officers Brian Clark, Jason Thomas and Sgt. Willie Williams responded to a call at the Shell Station, located at 2715 College Avenu... More...
The Jackson Nutrition Center hosted its annual Health Fair Tuesday, April 22 at the H.W. Pearce Memorial Park Assembly House. A large number of vendors associated with health and safety were on hand to provide valuable information and several types of health tests for those attending. More...
A series of local history articles that were originally published in The South Alabamian in the 1960s has been collected and published in book form. D. C. More...
Women Crusaders for Christ to host luncheon A pre-mother's day luncheon will be hosted by the Women Crusaders for Christ Sunday, May 4, 3 p.m. at the Little Pigs Bar- B-Que on College Avenue in Jackson. The luncheon will be served buffet style. Admission for all mothers age 60 years and over is ... More...
Volunteers sought for hotel dig Persons interested in Alabama history and archaeology have an opportunity to assist in the excavation of a historic former hotel building in old St. Stephens Saturday, May 10, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. More...
While spring sports and graduation activities are reaching the height of their season, school officials are already gearing up for the next school year. Jackson High School students will begin making their schedules for the 2008-2009 school year. More...
"If you don't build it they will leave," asserts a former Jackson resident who has moved upstate and is now chastising her old home for not growing and developing to her satisfaction. Everyone is due their own opinions but I thought a letter writer last week was particularly harsh on Jackson, its... More...
The No. 1 ranked Leroy Bears had a great week on the diamond, winning the Washington County Championship and sweeping Red Level in the first round of the AHSAA playoffs. Washington Co. Tourney Leroy 5, Millry 2 Leroy advanced to the championship game of the Washington County Tournament with a... More...
Ashley White and Brad Williams have been honored with numerous parties in preparation for their marriage Saturday. Engagement Party The Kimbell House in Jackson was the site of an engagement party Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008. Special guests included the couple's parents, Lynda White and Mr. and Mr... More...
Curley Dearmon Curley Dearmon, a native of Yarbo and a resident of Chatom, died April 20, 2008 at a local hospital at the age of 76. A retired chemical operator at Ciba Corporation, he was a member of the Fairhope Baptist Church, the Washington County Shrine Club and Chatom Masonic Lodge No. 471... More...
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