Jackson's Willie Rocker (left) enjoyed getting a hug from McGruff the Crime Dog during last Tuesday's National Night Out event. Jackson joined neighborhoods across the U.S. in the annual event to promote crime prevention and safe neighborhoods. More...
This squirrel seems to be beat from the summer heat and trying to find a cool spot on a concrete wall at the Stave Creek residence of Peggy Thomas. August is historically the hottest month of the summer in south Alabama. (Photo by Kim Pugh) More...
Molly Fulford recently became the new pastor of McCann's United Methodist Church, located at 3926 North College Avenue, Jackson. The Wetumpka native is no stranger to Southwest Alabama, having spent most of her career in the ministry in the area. More...
Rev. Davis is evangelist at Good Hope Missionary revival Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church in the Salitpa community is hosting revival services through Friday, Aug. 14, at 7 nightly. The Rev. Matthew Davis is the evangelist. More...
Rev. Clayton Smith Pine Grove United Methodist Church
Hebrews 12:5-7 My child, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, or lose heart when you are punished by him; 6 for the Lord disciplines those whom he loves, and chastises every child whom he accepts. More...
All voices on all sides should be heard. That's what I believe when it comes to debating a controversial subject. During the past week we have heard of outbreaks of violence at town hall meetings conducted, in some cases, by members of the U.S. More...
Dear Editor, The ladies of the first "Women on Target" class in Jackson, would like to thank Mayor Richard Long, Police Chief Charles Burge and the Jackson Police Department for sponsoring this program. More...
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Byrd of Stapleton announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Michelle, to Myles Pete Overstreet, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Overstreet of Jackson. More...
The children of Margaret and Julius Moss, in honor of the couple's 50th anniversary, will host an anniversary celebration. It will be an event of Sunday, Aug. 16, at the Ulcanush Baptist Church in Coffeeville from 2-4 p.m. More...
"Race to the Park" is a benefit 5K run, 2-mile walk and 1-mile fun run for kids ages 7-13 supporting the Millry Walking Trail project. This event will be Saturday, Oct. 3, 8 a.m., beginning at Millry Town Hall. More...
Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail during the week of Aug. 4-11 include: Harriet Louise Brooks, 60, hindering prosecution, first degree, $10,000 bond, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff's Dept. More...
An altercation between two Jackson women, Tuesday, Aug. 11, almost turned deadly when, according to witnesses, one used a pair of scissors to stab the other. More...
For a second time this year, a Washington County man is accused of breaking into vehicles parked at Jackson Medical Center (JMC), causing damage to two of them and stealing cash from one. More...
St. Stephens native Spc. Darwynn McPherson, Army soldier with the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, was recently named the 2009 Army Material Command Soldier of the Year. More...
It was the same song, several verses down the page Tuesday as a resident of a dirt road complained to Clarke County Commissioners about road conditions only to be told the county has no or little money for improvements. More...
Danielle Daszezuk attended the Washington County Commission meeting on Aug. 10 to ask why the school bus was unable to come down her road to pick up her son for the first day of school. More...
Clarke County's Marie Slade won second place and $100 for a table setting she created in the Alabama Farmers Federation's telescape competition conducted during its Women's Committee Luncheon, Aug. 6-8, in Montgomery. More...
Bonner to appear at Milly Town Hall Congressman Jo Bonner will be at Millry Town Hall Aug. 18, 2 until 3 p.m. Batley softball benefit There will be a co-ed benefit softball tournament on Saturday, Aug. More...
Brandon Bradley, son of Maria and Jerry Bradley of Jackson, traveled to Japan this summer with the People to People student ambassador program. Among the places of interest the group visited were the Golden Temple, Hiroshima and Mt. Figi. More...
A total of 5,431 students enrolled during the spring 2009 semester at the University of Alabama made the Dean's List with academic records of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale), or the President's List with academic records of 4.0 (all As). More...
Alabama All-Stars still alive in Southeast Regional
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
The Jackson All-Stars fell to Warner Robbins Ga. 9-0 Tuesday, Aug. 11 but advanced to the semi-finals as the second seed in Pool A of the Southeast Regional in Ceredo-Kenova, W. Va. The top two seeds advanced in both pools to the semi-finals. More...
Teams all across the state hit the practice field to get ready for the upcoming football season Aug. 28. "Our players' attitudes have been real good," Jackson Aggie coach Jeff Kelly said. "The kids are working hard. We are trying to get better. More...
