Two elderly Jackson residents who were reported missing Thursday, Oct. 15, were located by rescuers the next morning after spending the night inside their automobile in the swamp. More...
Revival services continue at Stave Creek The Rev. Jamie Lay asks, “Do you need refreshed?” Stave Creek Baptist Church is conducting a revival and the community is invited. More...
St. Peter's Episcopal Church recently celebrated the "Blessing of the Pets" on Sunday, Oct. 11, in observance of St. Francis Day. Above (L-R) are DeDe Heison, Rev. More...
On Oct.10, visitors and church members of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Jackson gathered to take part in the Maine Event Lobster Dinner. St. Peter's contributed more than $1,200 to this cause. More...
A couple of events greatly impressed me during the past week. The first was the effort to locate two elderly ladies who went missing last Thursday afternoon. More...
Dear Editor: We would like to express thanks to all our friends and family who helped and gave support during the search and rescue of our mother, Louise, and Ms. Martha McGowin. More...
If you have ever been hospitalized you know how uncomfortable and how little the hospital gown covers up the lower half of your body. Not only does the gown expose a major portion of your body, it is so flimsy you freeze. More...
Coffeeville High School’s class of 1948 gathered for its 61st year reunion at the Fish House in Jackson Friday, Oct. 16. Class members are, seated (L-R): Kate M. Reeves, Jeanette P. More...
the Jackson Woman's Club was conducted in the fellowship hall of the First Presbyterian Church in Jackson. President Debbie Parham Bolton conducted the business meeting. Dr. Wm. More...
A tip from a citizen, Monday, Oct. 19, led agents from the First Judicial Drug Task Force (Task Force One) to the 78 Palmer Circle, Leroy residence of Adon Dean Howard, 46, where they located a working methamphetamine lab. More...
Jackson Police Sgt. Amos Jackson is returning to active military duty and is bound for Afghanistan. Jackson, a U.S. Army reservist with the 135th ESE Unit based in Birmingham, was recently activated for up to 400 days. More...
Jerry Strickland Jr. died in a single-vehicle wreck on London Road near Sandflat early Saturday morning. Strickland, 25, was a native of Selma and a resident of Thomasville. Riding in the vehicle with him was Justin Brooks, 24, of Thomasville. More...
A day of fun, food and reflections of the state’s early history will be featured on Saturday, Oct. 31 at Old St. Stephens, Alabama’s territorial capital. More...
Community Development Block Grants totaling $1.3 million have been awarded through the office of Gov. Bob Riley in an effort to improve the quality of life for 644 residents of Clarke County. More...
Jewelry sale today at GH Hospital The Grove Hill Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a jewelry sale in the hospital lobby today (Oct. 22), 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 23, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. More...
Diamond Dolls for the Auburn University baseball team were recently selected. After an application process and two rounds of interviews, three Clarke County girls were chosen. More...
Jackson Middle School prepares for Red Ribbon Week with the special appearance of "Buffy" Coleman. Coleman is from Louisiana and is a former Harlem Wizard. More...
The following Jackson Middle School students have been named as having achieved the honor roll for the first nine weeks of the academic year. Grade 6 More...
T he Leroy Bears won their fourth straight region title Friday night when they defeated Red Level 54-6 before a big homecoming crowd gathered at Palmer Stadium. Andrew Williams scored on a 55-yard run and a 99-yard interception return. More...
J ackson’s Aggies routed W. S. Neal 52-0 in East Brewton Friday. Damien Bracy carried the ball nine times for 165 yards and scored three touchdowns in the big win. The Number 10 Aggies (7-1, 5-1 Class 4A Region 1) will More...
The Jackson High School Aggies exploded for 49 first half points and never looked back as they pounded the over-matched W.S. Neal Blue Eagles 52-0 last Friday night at Buddy Taylor Stadium in East Brewton. More...
A traffic stop Sunday, Oct. 18, resulted in a Pensacola, Fla. man being charged with illegal drug possession. According to Washington County Chief Deputy Terry Beasley, Deputy DeShon Holloway conducted a traffic stop around 10 p.m. on Highway 45. More...
Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail during the week of Oct. 13-20 include: James Michael Caine, 23, arson first degree/residence, burglary third degree, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff's Dept. More...
