February 12, 2009 RSS feed / News

Stimulus Package Projection Small for Washington County

At the Feb. 9 meeting of the Washington County Commission Chairman Charles Singleton reported he had been to Selma the week before to attend a meeting about the Obama stimulus package and its impact on Washington and other surrounding counties. More...

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NEW UDC MEMBERS- The Pvt. Gibeon Jefferson Sullivan United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) Chapter, 2662 welcomed three new members at their Feb. 7 meeting. More...

Shoplifting leads to drug arrest

A reported shoplifting at O'Reilly Auto Parts in Jackson led to the arrest of one person on drug possession charges. According to Police Chief Charles Burge, the department was alerted to the shoplifting by store personnel around 1:55 p.m., Feb. More...

Old St. Stephens dig planned for Saturday

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 on Valentine's Day, Saturday, Feb. 14, from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. More...

Business owner wants county promotion of local merchants

A Clarke County automobile dealer asked county commissioners Tuesday to consider sponsoring some kind of "shop at home" campaign to educate people on the need to buy locally. More...

Bust yields nearly a pound of pot

SA Editor Members of the First Judicial Drug Task Force (Task Force One) executed a search warrant at a Jackson residence Thursday, Feb. 5, and found nearly a pound of marijuana which appeared to be packaged for sale. More...

Cost nearly $1 milliion to fix ClarkeCo Courthouse a/c

Some offices of the courthouse can be warm and toasty in the winter while others can be cold. In the summer, some areas are nice and cool while others are like a sauna. More...

February is 'Love Your Library' month

February is "Love Your Library Month". This is a time to recognize the value of libraries and work to assure that the nation's libraries continue to serve. More...

Disturbance leads to drug arrest

A McIntosh man faces drug possession charges following a disturbance call to police. According to McIntosh Police Chief Mike Ready, Officer Brad Singleton responded to the call Thursday, Feb. 6, around 9 p.m. at a residence on River Road. More...