January 8, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

JHS student in running to sing at Senior Bowl

Jackson High School senior Anna Reid is one of three finalists chosen to compete for the opportunity to sing the national anthem during the opening of the Senior Bowl later this month. More...

Special Sections

Church

Church Calendar

Foreman Chapel to host revival The Foreman Chapel Baptist Church, 849 E. Church St., Jackson, will host a mini revival in support of the Senior Nutritional Center in Choctaw Bluff. More...

U-turns happen, God forgives

Numbers 14:20-23 20 Then the LORD said, "I do forgive, just as you have asked; 21 nevertheless — as I live, and as all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD — 22 none of the people who have seen my glory and the signs tha More...

Bible Trivia

1. Is the book of 1 Corinthians in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. The Lord's Prayer, the Beatitudes and the Golden Rule are found in what sermon? Lamb Blood, Agnus, On the Mount, Dry Bones 3. More...

Editorials

Coastal Gateway working for area communities

I recently had a discussion with a local newspaper reporter on issues in our communities. Our conversation evolved into talk of the necessary steps to prepare a community for growth in the economic conditions we are currently experiencing. More...

UA student seeks WWII vets' stories for project

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I am a student in the External Degree Program at the University of Alabama. More...

Thanks for love and support

Dear Editor, On Dec. 19, 2008, a tragedy beyond belief took the life of our loved one, Ray Wheat. Within minutes from the time Ray was killed, a large crowd gathered around us. More...

People

Bounds-Sears exchange vows

Corrie Bryant Sears and Hassell Chester Bounds III exchanged vows Sept. 20, 2008 at Dunaway Gardens with the Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Bradford Sears Jr. of Newnan, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. More...

Sebright - Tarleton final plans announced

Crystal Dawn Sebright and William Christopher Tarleton have announced their final wedding plans for Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, at 4:30 in the afternoon at the First United Methodist Church in Jackson. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. More...

Hamm - Higginbotham announce March nuptials

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hamm of Cullman announce the engagement and forthcoming wedding of their daughter, Sarah Elizabeth, to John Caleb Higginbotham. Mr. Higginbotham is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Higginbotham of Jackson. More...

For the Record

Clarke deeds, marriage licenses published

Marriage license applications Stephen Paul Walters, to Patricia Darleene Sims; Albert Vaughn Kennedy, to Janice Denise Thomas; Romallis Cortez Dickinson, to Jessica Rene' Burton; Stuart Mickeal Lee, to Kimberly Ann Law; Levohn Watson, to Quantina More...

Property deeds listed Dated Dec. 18-30

HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc., to Dean Garrick. Crist Sperling, to Richard H. Hall. Helon B. Everse, to Cody Tom Peterson. James M. Sims, to James A. Wolf. Don Bradford, to Lee Davis. Geraldine Williamson, to Rufus Scott Jr. More...

Washington County Sheriff's Report

The Washington County Sheriff's Department reported the following arrests during the past week: *Aimee Jennifer Baxter, 33, of Oneonta was arrested Dec. 29 and charged with failure to appear on a possession of a controlled substance charge. More...

WashCo E-911 director accused of eavesdropping on private phone calls

At its January 5 meeting, the problem-plagued Washington County E-911 Board instituted a "restructuring of employees" in an attempt to solve festering problems and make the agency more effective. More...

Jackson bypass 50 years old

Business leaders feared losses in '59 but city survived and has prospered

A couple of generations—at least that many—don't remember when the main highway used to come right through the middle of downtown Jackson. It's been 50 years—today, Jan. More...

News

New company plans to bid for Jackson garbage collection

The company planning to operate a proposed landfill to be built in Washington County, hopes to take over garbage collection for the city of Jackson. Michael Wilson and Rory Cassedy, of Advanced Disposal, attended the Dec. More...

JPD stepping up efforts to enforce abandoned vehicle ordinance

Jackson Police Chief Charles Burge said efforts are bing increased to enforce the city's ordinance against abandoned motor vehicles as well as other junked materials and debris. More...

Morgan tapped to fill chief assistant DA spot

District Attorney Spence Walker recently appointed Jackson attorney, J.R. Morgan as the Chief Assistant District Attorney for the First Judicial Circuit. Morgan is filling Judge Joe Thompson's position on the DA's staff due to Gov. More...

Coming Events

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

CCHS Class of 1979 to meet The Clarke County High School Class of 1979 is planning their 30- year class reunion. All members are encouraged to attend a meeting at the high school on Sunday, Jan. 11 at 5 p.m. More...

Education

Jackson Academy recognizes second nine-week honor roll

The following students have been recognized on the Jackson Academy A and A/B honor rolls. More...

Roberts chosen Employee of Quarter by Alabama Department of Education

The Alabama Department of Education's Employee of the Quarter is Hannis N. Roberts. Roberts was selected by department employees as the Barbara Fannin Memorial Employee of the Quarter for January-March. More...

Photo

DOLLAR GENERAL STORE recently presented the Washington County Public Library with a literacy grant for $1,000. More...

Sports

Lady Aggies win X-mas tournament

The Jackson High School Lady Aggies varsity basketball team won four games including the Jackson Christmas tournament championship this past week to improve to 10-8 on the season. "We had a good week," Aggie coach Trinnia McKenzie said. More...

Leroy Bears drop to 2-9

The Leroy Bears dropped four games this week to fall to 2-9 on the season. "I think we are getting better," Bear coach Brian Henry said. "We have improved since the break. We just need to start finishing some games. More...

Blankenship heading to nationals as 'Seymour'

Former Leroy High School student Lacey Blankenship has accomplished a lot in her two seasons serving as the University of Southern Mississippi's mascot, "Seymour". She will head to Orlando, Fla. Jan. More...