The Jackson Fire Department presented annual awards during its recent Christmas dinner. Top, left, Jonathan Skipper (center) was presented the Chief's Award by Chief Neal Bradley (left) and Assistant Chief Bobby Brooks (right). More...
Scale Back Alabama 2010 will begin in January. Now in its fourth year, the program is a statewide weight-loss contest. The 10-week contest is to encourage Alabamians to lose weight, exercise and have fun while doing it. More...
Melinda Elizabeth Barnes and Bobby Joel Garrick Jr., both of Jackson, exchanged marriage vows Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. The ceremony was conducted at the First Baptist Church of Jackson with the opening prayer given by the Rev. Dr. Tim Huie. More...
On Dec. 5, Ruth Blount, right, is awarded a membership certificate into the Pvt. Gibeon Jefferson Sullivan Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy by Ellen Williams, left, president of the chapter. More...
DECA members at Jackson High School started the school year by contributing much needed supplies to teachers, maintenance personnel, the office and the school nurse’s program. More...
The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce announced the Christmas parade winners this week: Businesses First Place – Jackson Health Care Second Place – John Brown State Farm Insurance Performing Groups First Place – Gymnastic More...
The libraries of Alabama Southern recently conducted a canned goods drive during their “Amnesty Weeks.” Those with library fines were encouraged to bring three canned goods and they would be provided “amnesty” from all librar More...
Jackson native Erica Ferrell, also known as Ailaw- ishes, has gotten her feet wet in the book publishing world with her first book of poetry entitled, “Floetic Whispers.” The book is a journal of her life experiences and observations i More...
An Eagle Scout Court of Honor was conducted Dec. 6, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Grove Hill, recognizing Jamar Anthony Mathews, a member of Boy Scout Troop 81, for earning Eagle Scout status. More...
“Thanks to Jackson for your generosity to the Salvation Army,” said Paul South, bell ringing chairman. According to South, a great deal of the organization’s budget depends on the Red Kettle Campaign. More...
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Lynn Pace (nee Faith Johnson) of Wag arville announce the birth of a daughter, Sydney Grace, Dec. 7, 2009 at Providence Hospital. She weighed 6 lbs., 14 oz. and was 21 inches in length. More...
The “BIG TEN” Christmas party was last week at Lake Joe-Joe. This year their philanthropy is Santa Claus with lots of gifts for boys and girls. More...
AB Jared C. Alday, son of Tonya Hartley of Millry and Don Alday of Jackson, recently graduated basic training, with honors, at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. More...
The family of Betty Jean Sheffield would like to thank the many people who have shown their love and support throughout the past few months. The flowers, food, words of encouragement and especially the many prayers are very much appreciated. More...
Navy Seaman Recruit Matthew N. Whigham, son of Cheryl and Michael Whigham of Millry, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. More...
“Thee Art N U” in downtown Jackson recently conducted an art class at its studio. The scene above was donated to the White Smith Memorial Library and will be displayed in the children’s book section. More...
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