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Fire Prevention Court presented

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News

Learning about fire prevention

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Mayor looks at pellet plant situation as ‘new opportunity’

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Jackson Mayor Richard Long is taking a positive approach to the news that the location of Dixie Pellets to the city will not happen. More...

Scotch and Gulf lumber companies announce merger

By Jim Cox SA Publisher

SA Publisher Scotch Lumber Company of Fulton and Gulf Lumber Company of Mobile announced Tuesday an agreement to merge the two companies as Scotch & Gulf Lumber, LLC, a combination that will create a more efficient provider in the lumber industry More...

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Coming Events

Mark Your Calendar

‘2009 JA Terminator Bowl’ Saturday, Oct. 10 Jackson Academy will host a Termite football bowl on Saturday, Oct. 10. Participating Termite teams will be from JA, Wilcox Academy, Clarke Prep School and Meadowview Christian Academy. More...

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Education

2009-2010 JMS cheerleaders

Jackson Middle School cheerleaders for this year are, front (L-R): Sally Outlaw and Michayla Chapman; second row: Morgan Stoker, Shelby Bradley and Brianna Thomas; third row: Mary Anderson, Tershae Boykin, Tiya Williams, Madison Bailey, Hannah Jo More...

JHS homecoming activities announced

Jackson High School’s Homecoming Parade will be Oct. 8 (today) at 5 p.m. The theme for this year’s parade is “Aggies are Heroes”. More...

Bryant completes basic training at Ft. Jackson

Army Reserve Pvt. Kentavian J. Bryant has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. More...

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Sports

Gators take out Eagles

By Maggie Merck

The Clarke Prep School Gators claimed a year’s worth of county bragging rights as they beat the Jackson Academy Eagles 48-20 last Friday night at McCorquodale Stadium-Parham Field in Jackson. More...

Bears torch Panthers 40-18

By Marcus Gates

This past Friday night Leroy High School Bears passed their way by the Excel High School Panthers 40-18 on the arm of Phillip Ervin. He completed 13 passes on 18 attempts for 248 yards and four touchdowns. More...

UMS ‘Dukes’ Aggies

By Chris Sherman SA Sports Editor

The Jackson Aggies fell 51-24 to the UMS-Wright Bulldogs Friday night at Ervin S. Cooper Stadium in Mobile. The Aggies actually led 10-7 at the half thanks to a 42-yard J.D. More...

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For the Record

WashCo Sheriff’s Report

The Washington County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests during the past week: •Troy Lebron Buttram, 19, of McIntosh was arrested Sept. More...

Clarke County Sheriff’s Report

Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail during the week of Sept. 29-Oct. 6 include: Anthony Edward Dennison, 25, parole violation, arrested by LifeTech. More...

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE BY CO-EXECUTORS IN THE ESTATE OF HUBERT GAINES BOLEN, More...

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Burglary suspect caught in Grove Hill

By Jim Cox and Evan Carden

A former LifeTech inmate, or resident, has been arrested and charged with the several burglaries that have occurred in Jackson and Grove Hill in recent weeks. More...

First USB lawsuit settlement reached

United Security Bancshares, Inc., after lengthy negotiations, has entered into a settlement agreement with the U.S. More...

Public safety not compromised in spill near McIntosh Olin plant

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

Driver error is being blamed for a caustic liquid spill, Monday, Oct. 5, near Olin’s McIntosh plant. More...

Church

Church Calendar

Revival continues at St. Peter’s Baptist Revival services continue at St. Peter Baptist Church on Simmons Creek Road at 7:30 nightly through Friday, Oct. 9. The Rev. More...