October 1, 2009 RSS feed / People

Pvt. Koins graduates BCT

Pvt. Kendra Koins, daughter of Oletha K. and Sabino Jordan of Leroy and the late Larry J. Richardson, graduated Basic Combat Training (BCT) in Fort Jackson, S.C. on Aug. 28, 2009. More...

Jackson native featured in The Catfish Journal

Jackson native Mitt Walker was recently featured in the September issue of The Catfish Journal. Walker is director of the Alabama Catfish Producers and lives in Montgomery with his wife, Brandi, son, Ford and daughters, Olivia and Addie. More...

‘Pumpkin Patch’ returns Oct. 12

The annual “Pumpkin Patch”, hosted by the First Methodist Church of Jackson, will be returning to Jackson and open for visitors Saturday, Oct. 12 – 31. Pumpkins will be available for purchase Monday-Friday, 3 p.m. More...

Random Ramblings

Gained much from attending National Newspaper Association Convention

Journalists from across the United States gathered last weekend at the Renaissance Hotel in Mobile for the 123rd annual meeting of the National Newspaper Association. More...

JA participates in recycling program

Jackson Academy Library is taking part in a recycling program and would like your help. More...

Brayden Keith Overstreet

Katie Nicole McHaney and Justin Keith Overstreet, both of Jackson, announce the birth of a son, Brayden Keith Overstreet, Sept. 26, 2009, 11:31 a.m., at Jackson Medical Center. He weighed 6 lbs., 14 oz. and was 18 ½ inches in length. More...

Celebrates 95th birthday

Mabel Bumpers celebrated her 95th birthday on Sept. 26 with relatives and friends. More...

Cards of Thanks

Our thanks to all for the support and many prayers during our stay at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Many helped with a fund-raiser, others helped in many other different ways. Please accept our thanks and continue to keep us in your prayers. More...

Coffeeville High Class of 1948 plans reunion

The Fish House in Jackson will be the site of a reunion celebration for the Coffeeville High School Class of 1948. All members of the group are encouraged to attend. The graduates will gather for a “Dutch Treat” lunch on Friday, Oct. More...

Order tickets for Junior Miss

Alabama Junior Miss will be Friday and Saturday, Jan. 15 and 16. Since seating will be more limited than previous years, tickets must be ordered from Lisa Weaver on or before Oct. 15 along with a check made payable to Kristin Weaver. More...

JHC residents find common bond with favorite hobby

Jackson Health Care (JHC) residents Louise Fendley and Olivia McNutt did not know each other before meeting at the facility, but developed a friendship thanks to their common love for crocheting and sewing. More...