The Jackson High School Aggies’ football team will play Friday, Dec. 4, in Tuscaloosa for the 4A championship title. They will face Cherokee County who has a 14-0 record. More...
A Whatley man missing since 2006 has been found alive and well in Columbus, Miss. James Earl Foreman, known by the nickname “32,” had been missing since September 2006. More...
Youth enjoy fun, fellowship and study in small groups at “Discovery Weekend” recently at First United Methodist Church, Jackson. The three-day event included Bible study, music and games. More...
The Chancel Choir at the First United Methodist Church of Jackson will present its Christmas cantata, “The Mystery and Majesty” Sunday, Dec. 20, 6 p.m. More...
To those who say, “It is just a football game,” we would refer them to this photo and to the rest of the packed stands and sidelines at Legion Field. More...
Alabama Democrats upset with Obama White House appointments
Bob Martin
Alabama Democrats are becoming increasingly upset with the Obama White House over federal appointments here and are fearful the President is about to nominate a person who does not hold a license to practice law in the state as the U.S. More...
A number of Clarke County and Jackson city officials attended the Jackson Rescue Squad’s (JRS) annual Christmas party, hosted Dec. 1 at the squad’s building on Forest Avenue. More...
I know if you are like me from time to time most of you purchase merchandise from places other than Jackson and Clarke County. Sometimes you simply cannot find a particular item or the right size locally. More...
Bonnie Coleman Skinner recently celebrated her 90th birthday on Nov. 25 with her church family at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church in Walker Springs. The pastor, the Rev. William Allison, and some of the choir members visited with Mrs. More...
The Clarke County Historical Society met Nov. 29 in the Rockville Baptist Church fellowship hall to hear a history of the Fred T. Stimpson Wildlife Sanctuary in Carleton. More...
During his comments at the Nov. 24 meeting of the Jackson City Council, Mayor Richard Long said work has already begun to fill the building which will be vacated by New Era Cap Company during the first quarter of 2010. More...
Choosing the right college to attend is one of the biggest decisions for any high school student. It is virtually impossible to make the right choice without visiting the campus and getting a good idea of what life will really be like there. More...
Jackson Academy’s fifth grade class recently graduated from the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program. The D.A.R.E. program teaches students the skills needed to avoid involvement in drugs, gangs and violence. More...
Mallory Whitehead was the D.A.R.E. eassy winner at Jackson Academy. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Whitehead and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Whitehead and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Rotch. D.A.R.E. More...
T he Jackson Aggies will return to play for a state championship for the first time in 30 years as they beat Handley 31-14, earning the right to play Cherokee County for the Class 4A crown. More...
The Jackson Aggies, playing in front of almost 7,000, punched their ticket for Tuscaloosa and the Super Six, as they beat the unbeaten Handley Tigers 31-14 last Friday night in the Class 4A semi-finals at John D. Simpkins Stadium-Legion Field. More...
The Washington County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests during the past week: •Katheryn L. Walker, 54, of Chatom was arrested Nov. 23 and charged with negotiation of a worthless negotiable instrument. More...
Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail during the week of Nov. 24- Dec. 1 include: Marcus Devonta Welch, 32, failure to appear (traffic) contempt of court, arrested by Thomasville Police Dept. More...
