The Washington County Commission called a press conference Monday, March 16 reporting very little success from their March 9 and 10 meetings with their congressional delegation. More...
Chief Financial Officer Larry Moss told the Washington County Board of Education on Tuesday, March 17, that he and other staff members will go to Montgomery Monday, March 23, and he is hopeful they will come back with good news that Washington Coun More...
McIntosh High School was the setting for a meeting Tuesday night, March 17, called by Betty Davis, president of the alumni association. The citizens also requested Herman Williams, commissioner District 5, to be present. More...
A small school constructed in 1899, was the beginning of Leroy High School. T.C. Bowling (Leroy postmaster) and D.D. Powell (whose wife was postmaster at Carson) decided to build a school midway between their homes. According to Mr. More...
In the early 1960s Leroy High School was one of only five schools in the nation selected to participate in the Olin Science Education Plan, The following article detailed the program. More...
MetLife announced that Birmingham resident Aiden Marks, married to the former Mary Helen Mccorquodale, formerly of Jackson, has been awarded the designation of 'Super Starter,' in recognition of superior sales achievement. More...
Five people were injured in a two-vehicle crash, Wednesday, March 11, on J.W. Andrews Highway in Jackson, approximately 1/2-mile from U.S. Highway 43. More...
In last week's edition, Tammy Beech, a board member of the newly formed Washington County Chamber of Commerce, was misidentified as Tonya Beech. We apologize for any misunderstanding this may have caused. More...
Clarke County Arc (CCARC) clients who are members of the Sunshine Garden Club, recently went out and picked up paper to raise awareness about litter. The group is sponsored by Jackson's Four Seasons Garden Club. More...
A combined Leroy High School reunion began in 2003 and was hosted by the Class of 1953 as they celebrated their 50th reunion, with Juanita Middleton Simeson acting as chairperson for the event. More...
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