During Tuesday's meeting of the Jackson City Council, Councilman Paul South urged citizens to contact elderly citizens with whom they are acquainted and urge them to take measures to keep cool during the summer's extreme heat. More...
The public is invited to attend a patriotic celebration honoring veterans, Sunday, June 28, 4-6 p.m., at the Gillmore Elementary School gymnasium. More...
Bishop Law guest speaker at Greater New Hope The Rev. Ivory James, pastor of Greater New Hope A.M.E. Church of Millry, invites the community to take part in Annual Youth Day, Sunday, June 28, at 2:30 p.m. More...
The Calvary Independent Baptist Church, located on Highway 43, Grove Hill, north of A.C. Fabricators, is hosting a revival, Sunday, June 28 through Thursday, July 2. Sunday service will be at 11 a.m. More...
In recent weeks, the daily press picked up on the fact that a Leroy teacher, convicted in federal court over a year ago of enticing a 14-year-old student, is still drawing her salary from the Washington County Board of Education even though she was More...
Dear Editor, As a student in the 1950s who came to know Ms. Mary Lelia McLeod as a mentor and wonderful teacher at Jackson High School, I could not let her passing go unnoticed. Ms. More...
Heather Marie Wiggins of Meridian, Miss. and James Stephen Moffatt II of Rosemark, Tenn. were united in marriage Saturday, April 4, 2009 at First Baptist Church in Meridian with the Rev. Dr. Raymon Leake officiating. Parents of the couple are Mr. More...
Andrea Stewart and Travis Traxler were honored at two recent parties. On Saturday, June 13, Miss Stewart was the honored guest at a bridal coffee in the fellowship hall of the First Presbyterian Church of Jackson. More...
An inmate who escaped from a WashCo work crew in the Fairford area, Monday, June 15, was apprehended by Mobile County and federal officials Wednesday, June 17. More...
Crowds enjoyed the annual Pine City Rodeo this past weekend at the Jackson Academy Arena. This young lady shows off her skills in the calf roping competition. (See more photos in this week's sports section.) (SA photo by Chris Sherman) More...
Chatom pharmacist and Washington County School Board Member Elaine Beech, this week, announced her intention to seek the District 65 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives. More...
The Southwest Alabama Hospital Auxiliary is now accepting applications for scholarships for students who have been accepted in a health care field at an approved educational facility. More...
Left, Robbie Cross, a student at Joe M. Gillmore Elementary School, Jackson, was the first place winner of the anti-litter poster contest sponsored by the Clarke County Citizens Against Litter Committee. More...
Three Washington County juveniles are charged with third degree criminal mischief and burglary following a destruction spree last Tuesday, June 16. More...
Community choir to meet tonight Anyone interested in being a part of a community show choir may come to the Thomasville Civic Center tonight, June 25, at 6 p.m. for a brief choir rehearsal. More...
Three Jackson High School students recently participated in Boys State and Girls State activities. Weston Bolen was nominated by Jackson's Rotary Club. More...
The 4-H Forestry Judging Team from Washington County recently traveled to Ivan Hill Recreation Park in Winfield to participate in the 4-H Forestry Judging Invitational. The Washington County team won second place overall. More...
Thomasville punter Jay Williams committed to the University of Alabama Saturday after seeing his recruitment skyrocket over the last few weeks. "I called coach Nick Saban (Saturday) around 9 a.m. More...
Jackson will host the 13-year-old Dixie League Tournament Friday, June 26 thru Monday, June 29 at the Dixie League Field at the North Jackson Park. More...
Jackson High School hosts a 7-on-7 tournament tonight (Thursday) at Legion Field. Robertsdale, Andalusia, Leroy, Demopolis and Jackson will all participate in the event. There will be two games at a time played. More...
Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail during the week of June 16-23 include: •Robert Earl Jones, 19, probation violation, $25,000 bond, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff's Dept. More...
The Washington County Sheriff's Department reported the following arrests during the past week: •Steven Patrick Jones, 23, of McIntosh was arrested June 15 and charged with failure to appear on charges of two counts of third degree domestic More...
