September 24, 2009 RSS feed / News

ClarkeCo teams with U.S. Marshals to round up unregistered sex offenders

Clarke County Sheriff’s Department deputies and deputies from the U.S. More...

Two busted for pot; meth lab discovered

A Clarke County man and Monroe County man were arrested Sunday, Sept. 20, in McIntosh, after a large amount of marijuana was found under the hood of their vehicle. More...

Chatom man arrested for breaking into autos

A Chatom man is accused of breaking into several automobiles at residences adjacent to the the Deer Field Golf Course and a local residence, and stealing guns and a debit card. More...

Stolen 4-wheeler found in pieces

A Tibbie man was arrested and charged with the theft of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that was found by Washington County deputies after apparently being dismantled. More...

Plans being made for Old St. Stephens Day

At their annual meeting, last week, the St. Stephens Historical Commission announced plans for Old St. Stephens Day Oct. 31. Jim Long, director, said the public can see various arts and crafts plus sample a variety of foods. More...

Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 4 – 10: ‘Stay Fire Smart! Don’t Get Burned’

Testing the water before putting a child in the bath may sound like common sense. Wearing short or close-fitting sleeves when cooking on the stovetop may show foresight. More...

Members of the Jackson Fire Department remind everyone to ‘Watch What You Heat’

More fires start in the kitchen than in any other part of the home. Why is the kitchen such a danger zone? Too often people fail to pay attention to what's cooking, and the consequences can be far worse than burned food. More...

Thomasville refinances old bond issue to save money

The Thomasville City Council took the first step toward refinancing an $8 million general obligation bond issue Monday, Sept. 14. The city is realizing $258,000 in savings by refinancing the 1998 bonds. More...

Jackson’s 2010 budget tops $7 million

During Tuesday’s Jackson City Council meeting, the council approved a balanced budget for fiscal year 2010 that exceeds $7 million. More...

Hubert complains about ‘voting irregularities’ in Sept. 15 primary

Ozelle Hubert, who lost last week’s special Democratic primary for House District 65, is complaining of several voting irregularities. Hubert lost the race to Elaine Beech, 4,353 to 1,071, an 80-20 percent difference. More...

Grove Hill to vote on wet-dry issue Nov. 3

Grove Hill citizens will vote on the question of legalized alcohol sales within the municipality on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The town council authorized the referendum Monday. More...

Private firm will handle security at Clarke County Courthouse

Clarke County Commissioners agreed Tuesday to contract with a private security firm for courthouse security. More...

ThyssenKrupp training center opens

It was a day to celebrate accomplishment and looking forward to the future with excitement; but it was also a day tinged with bitter sweetness; remembering a life of great promise, cut tragically short. More...

Clarke Commission asked to allocate $50,000 for animal shelter

asked the Clarke County Commission to budget $50,000 for land acquisition for a shelter. More...

Medical Equipment of Jackson Welcomes Coach Demond Williams

Medical Equipment of Jackson Inc. is excited to welcome Demond Williams to its staff. Demond will be Director of Marketing and Public Relations. More...

ClarkeCo Commissioners pass more than $12 million budget

The Clarke County Commission passed a nearly $12.2 million budget Tuesday for the new fiscal year It is about $1.8 million less than the previous year’s budget. More...

Thomasville working to attract clothing stores

Thomasville Mayor Sheldon Day was not at the Sept. 14 city council meeting but left a written report. Councilman Gaines Smith presided as mayor pro tem. More...