A hunter visiting an unused hunting camp, Thursday, Jan. 7, to winterize the plumbing got a surprise when two men exited the building leaving behind a working methamphetamine lab. More...
Crusaders for Christ Conference at Foreman Chapel Pastor Vera Mitchell encourages all to participate in a Men’s and Women’s Crusaders For Christ Conference to be conducted at the Foreman Chapel Baptist Church in Jackson Saturday, J More...
Last January, the nation began the New Year with high hopes. Some three million came to Washington to watch the swearing in of a new president who pledged to bring change. More...
“One of the things I am looking forward to is meeting all the girls from all over Alabama competing for Alabama Junior Miss and going to an elementary school and talking to the students and giving them a positive influence. More...
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Beard of Auburn announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Ashley Horton, to William Mark Burnette. Mr. Burnette is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Burnette of Jackson. More...
White Smith Memorial Library thanks the C.R. Lowman Power Plant in Leroy for their donation to the library. The gift will be used towards the purchase of a new computer for the Children’s Department. ~ More...
Several Jackson area residents are among those deploying to Iraq with the 2101st Transportation Unit, based in Demopolis. A total of nine soldiers with the 778th Maintenance Unit, based in Monroeville, have been transferred to the 2101st. More...
Three train engines caught fire, Tuesday, Jan. 12, around 10 p.m., while stopped on a bridge crossing Simmons Creek near Walker Springs, resulting in the severe injuries of two Norfolk Southern Railroad employees. More...
During the Tuesday, Jan. 12, meeting of the Jackson City Council, members voted unanimously to approve a resolution declaring the District 1, Place 2 council seat vacant, due to the death of council member Anola Holly. More...
This is a big election year and Clarke County is already looking ahead to the June primaries and November general election. The Clarke County Commission issued a resolution Tuesday requesting permission from the U.S. More...
Jackson firefighters assisted the Alma Fire Department Tuesday, Jan. 5, with a fire at a residence on C.B. James Road in Alma. Trucks 702 and 706 responded. Chief Bradley and Asst. Chief Brooks were also on scene. More...
‘Steel Magnolias’ at Thomasville Civic Center The Thomasville Arts Council will be presenting Steel Magnolias at the Thomasville Civic Center Saturday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 17, 2 p.m.; and Monday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. More...
The University of West Alabama has announced that nearly 350 outstanding students were named to the President’s and the Dean’s lists for the fall of 2009 academic semester. More...
The Jackson Academy junior varsity boys’ basketball team fell to Wilcox Academy at home last week by a score of 34-20. The Eagles trailed at halftime by 14 points, but were unable to gain ground in the second half. More...
Following last week’s cancellation of games due to the extreme cold temperatures, the Jackson High School Aggies traveled to Mobile to face the UMS-Wright Bulldogs, falling 51-48. More...
Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail during the week of Jan. 5-12 include: Monica Lynn Kirksey, 45, theft of property third degree, $500 bond, arrested by Thomasville Police Dept. More...
