December 31, 2009 RSS feed / News

Jemison sentenced in fraud case

Sharon Jemison of Grove Hill was sentenced to two years for bankruptcy and tax fraud last week in federal court in Mobile. Chief U.S. District Judge Ginny Granade refused Jemison’s pleas for probation. More...

Barge hits Joe C. McCorquodale bridge

A towboat’s barge hit the Mc- Corquodale Bridge on the Tombigbee River at Jackson Christmas night but no major damage was detected. More...

CAA to assist low-income families with heating bills

The Community Action Agency of Baldwin, Escambia, Clarke, Monroe and Conecuh counties has started the process of making application to assist low-income families with their heating bills. More...

Boat floats in the street

This photo was taken on Madylene Lane in Jackson following the recent heavy rains. Floating around in a 16 ft. aluminum boat are Thomas Mathews, Will Windham, Mathew Windham and Blake Bolen. More...

Scammers call WashCo Sheriff

Washington County Sheriff Richard Stringer said he received a surprise call last week from a group claiming to be raising funds for sheriff’s departments in the area. More...

Attend annual meeting

Clarke County farmers were among more than 1,200 Alabama Farmers Federation members who attended the 88th annual meeting of the state’s largest farm organization Dec. 6-7 in Mobile. More...

Domestic dispute results in stabbing

Two Jackson residents are charged with assault following a domestic dispute at their Dallas Lane residence, Dec. 25, which resulted in a stabbing. More...

ClarkeCo BOE fires CCHS football coach

Allan Floyd, Clarke County High School football coach and athletic director, was relieved of those duties by the Clarke County School Board at their Dec. 17 meeting. The termination was by a 4-0-1 vote. More...

McIntosh power plant construction on schedule

In order to continue serving consumers in the most reliable and efficient manner, PowerSouth is constructing two additional peaking units at the McIntosh power plant site. More...

Critical need for blood donations

It’s not always about wrapping paper, tinsel or finding those last minute sales at the mall. Sometimes it is more serious. In fact, keeping blood supplies at safe and adequate levels during the holiday season is absolutely essential. More...