October 15, 2009 RSS feed / News

Jackson Council makes annual donations to local schools

The Jackson City Council, Tuesday, Oct. 13, presented its annual donations, totaling $220,000, to the public schools located within the city limits. More...

Fire Prevention Week 2009

Above, Clarke County Arc was the first place winner in the float contest during Jackson’s annual Fire Prevention Parade, conducted Wednesday, Oct. 7. More...

ClarkeCo approves tax abatements for Scotch & Gulf Lumber, LLC

The Clarke County Commission, Tuesday, Oct. 13, approved property tax abatements and sales and usage tax abatements for the expansions planned by the new Scotch & Gulf Lumber, LLC for the Scotch sawmill at Fulton. More...

WashCo cracking down on vandals

At the Oct. 13 meeting, County Engineer Jason Sturdivant told the Washington County Commission that stolen and vandalized street and traffic signs are costing the county thousands of dollars annually. More...

WashCo Solid Waste Authority questions fuel surcharge

Washington County Solid Waste authority (SWA) met Oct. 13, with Chairman Allen Bailey reporting that the authority has a $143,855.02 balance with an outstanding bill of $19,309.75. More...

Entries sought for CMCG Chili Cookoff

Those wishing to enter the Clarke Mobile Counties Gas District Chili Cookoff, which will be conducted during Jackson’s Annual Fall Festival, are asked to contact the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce at (251) 246-3251. More...

ClarkeCo Commission to consider raising water rates

The Clarke County Commission will consider an increase in water rates for the systems it oversees at its Oct. 27 meeting. More...

Tractor show to be part of Pioneer Day

Antique tractors and engines will be displayed at the Clarke County Museum’s Pioneer Day Festival scheduled this year for Saturday, Oct. 31. More...

Poster winners announced

Winners in the Jackson Fire Department’s annual poster contest were announced. More...

Best Boss contest winner announced

In observance of Boss’ Day, Friday, Oct. 16, The South Alabamian announces the winner of the Best Boss contest. Top prize goes to Karen Gunter for her letter about her boss, Jodie W. Walker at Wilson Real Estate in Jackson. More...

WashCo’s Ferrell Grimes inducted into UMS-Wright Athletic Hall of Fame

Washington County Deputy John Ferrell Grimes, of St. Stephens, was inducted into the UMS-Wright Preparatory School Athletic Hall of Fame, Oct. 9, during a special ceremony conducted in the school’s David R. Dunlap Auditorium. More...