May 28, 2009 / News

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Arthur posthumously inducted into Alabama 4-H Wall of Fame

Joe Ann Arthur, a retired Clarke County Extension coordinator, was posthumously inducted into the Alabama 4-H Wall of Fame May 14 in Montgomery. Arthur was one of 24 inductees honored during special ceremonies at the Alabama Farmers Federation. More...

Document examines health status Alabama's Native American Indians

A newly published document, titled "Health Survey of American Indians of Alabama 2008: Keeping the Circle Healthy," compiles the selfreported health findings of the nine Native American Indian tribes in Alabama. More...

WashCo Commission fields complaints on radios and roads

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

At the May 26 meeting, the Washington County Commission heard complaints about the lack of cooperation/ coordination between the E-911 Board and the county volunteer fire departments; and also heard from another exasperated citizen who lives on Bud More...

Connect Southwest Alabama approved as AmeriCorps VISTA project

Connect Southwest Alabama, a project of The Community Foundation of South Alabama, has received approval from the Alabama State Office as an AmeriCorps VISTA project. More...

Second board orientation session announced

The second orientation session for the board of directors of Coastal Gateway Regional Economic Development Authority will be Wednesday, June 3 at 9 a.m. in the Atasi Room at WindCreek Hotel and Casino in Atmore. More...

Federal money will go to replace Jackson bridges

By Jim Cox SA Publisher

Clarke County Commissioners voted, Tuesday, May 26, to apply all federal stimulus transportation dollars toward replacing bridges across Bassetts Creek on County Route 15 in Jackson. More...

Wilson and Bailey to serve another term on AREA board

Stan Wilson of Chatom and Jack Bailey of Wagarville were elected to the Alabama Rural Electric Association of Cooperatives' Board of Directors April 16, during the association's 62nd annual meeting in Montgomery. More...

Permits needed for controlled burning

Leroy Fire Chief Andy Elmore recently attended a 16-hour course on the management of small and rural fire departments. The course included allocation of resources, community involvement and time management. More...

Clarke Countian advocates for disabled in nation's capital

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Alvin D. Callier of Grove Hill recently traveled to Washington D.C. as an advocate for the proposed Community Choice Act, which will come up for a vote in Congress at the end of May. More...

Boating safety course offered

The Alabama Marine Police will offer a "Boating Basics" course this Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Jackson Police Department's training room, located in the rear of the Jackson Municipal Court building. More...

Job fair to be today in Jackson at Job Service

The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce invites interested individuals to participate in its 2009 Job Fair. The event will be today (Thursday), May 28 at the Alabama Career Center located in at 3090 Highway 43 in Jackson. Admission is free. More...