March 26, 2009 RSS feed / News

Gunshots lead to McIntosh drug arrests

A report of gunshots being fired led to the arrests of two McIntosh men for drug possession charges. According to McIntosh Police reports, Christopher Sherard Adams, 28 and Lecedric D. More...

Clarke County to get $265,000 in stimulus money

"I had some projects in mind but it looked like it is going to be just a 'project'—a small project," Clarke County Engineer Danny Brown joked as he told county commissioners Monday that the county will be getting $265,000 in federal stimulus More...

Former Bama Coach Gene Stallings helps raise money for ECI

Former University of Alabama football coach Gene Stallings spoke with a "heavy heart" to a packed house Thursday, March 26 at the Chatom Community Center to help raise money for ECI (Exceptional Children Incorporated). More...

No definite answer on closing of Coffeeville High School

The Clarke County Board of Education met at Coffeeville High School last Thursday. It was the second "road trip" meeting for the board, a move by Superintendent Woodie Pugh to take meetings to various parts of the county. More...

Picking up litter on spring break

Clara and Amy DuBose, of Jackson, spent part of their spring break picking up litter on County Road 15, while out horseback riding. More...

Lady beetles invade this time of year

Question: My house has been invaded by lady beetles. They are coming out of the wall by the hundreds. Why are they here and what can I do about them? More...

Washington County deputies bust up local burglary ring

Four people face theft charges following an investigation by the Washington County Sheriff's Department. More...

ClarkeCo considers rural sewerage system

Plans are in the works to extend Fulton's sewerage system to the Liberty and Dickinson communities and all in between and to create one for the Family Circle community near Alma, Clarke County Commissioners were told Monday. More...

Williams named new WashCo E-911 director

The Washington County E- 911 Board hired Burke Williams of Chatom as its new director on March 9. More...

WashCo Commission votes to try one-cent sales tax again

At their March 23 meeting, the Washington County Commission passed a resolution to have Representative Marc Keahey place a referendum for a one-cent sales and use tax on the ballot at the next election. More...

Deadline to register for primary is April 3

A Primary election will be held Tuesday, April 14 to fill the vacant seat of the late Senator Pat Lindsey, who died Sunday, Jan. 11. Lindsey was a longtime senator in District 22. Voters will have until Friday, April 3, at 4:30 p.m. More...

Outlook Business Briefs

Nail Studio has served Jackson for 17 years The Nail Studio, located at 202 Commerce Street, Jackson, is owned and operated by Teri Tidwell and has been Jackson's premier salon for 17 years. More...

Alabama Forestry Fire Hot Line announced for Washington County

Due to the recent rash of forest fires and out-of-control burns, the Washington County Fire Departments in conjunction with the Alabama Forestry Department and the Alabama Fire Inspector, is asking fires of any type be reported to the hot line numb More...

Frankville VFD presents community classes

On Saturday, March 21, the Frankville Volunteer Fire Department (FVFD) presented two programs for the residents of the community. More...