February 4, 2010 / Front Page

001p1.jpg

Wagarville man charged with child’s rape

A Wagarville man, who is a registered sex offender, has been charged with sex abuse of a child and first degree rape following an incident that allegedly occurred Jan. 15. More...

Meth ingredients found

Left Washington County Deputy Billy Brown (left) removes items that appeared to be used in the illegal manufacture of crystal methamphetamine from plastic bags, as Chief Deputy Terry Beasley inspects the contents. More...

Sen. Shelby addresses several national issues

By Evan Carden and Ellen Williams

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby visited Clarke County Saturday, Jan. 30, focusing on the economy, health care reform and national security during his discussion with constituents at Jackson City Hall. The economy More...

News

Pay stopped for convicted Leroy teacher

By Evan Carden SA Editor

According to an Associated Press (AP) report, the Alabama Department of Education has stopped the pay of former Leroy High School teacher Charlene Schmitz, who was convicted in 2008 of inappropriate behavior with a 14-yearold male student. More...

WashCo E-911 and town of Millry reach dispatch agreement

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

The Washington County E-911 Board and representatives from the town of Millry were able to reach agreement regarding Millry’s annual dispatching fee at the E-911 meeting on Feb. 1. More...

Presents check

McIntosh Plant Manager Lee Davis (left) and Lowman Plant Manager David Powell (right) present Washington County Revenue Commissioner Laura Lee Taylor with a check for payment of PowerSouth’s 2009 property taxes. More...

Click here for all stories

Coming Events

Mark Your Calendar

Fund-raiser to purchase JA baseball/softball equipment Jackson Academy baseball and softball players are selling Boston butts to raise money for much needed equipment. Orders can be placed through Friday, Feb. More...

Click here for all stories

Editorials

Publisher’s Comments

Gambling, campaign spending are issues
Jim Cox

By now you are probably about burnt out on the gambling issue. I know I am. The back and forth between Gov. More...

Political Cartoon

Full Story

Congress Reports

President walks tightrope in State of Union speech
Jo Bonner

Last week, President Barack Obama delivered his first State of the Union address to Congress and the nation. This was, in fact, his third speech before a Joint Session of the Congress since he took office just over a year ago. More...

Click here for all stories

People

Evie Cate Cartwright

Mr. and Mrs. Cory Cartwright (nee Krista Blumenstock) of Jackson announce the birth of a daughter, Evie Cate, Jan. 30, 2010, 4:14 p.m., at the Jackson Medical Center. She weighed 7 lbs., 6 oz. and was 20-1/2 inches in length. More...

Aida Gentrie Criswell

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Criswell of Jackson announce the birth of a daughter, Aida Gentrie, Dec. 1, 2009, 2:31 p.m., at Mobile Infirmary. She weighed 8 lbs., 8 oz. and was 22 inches in length. More...

William Turner Goldman

Kimberly Corkern and William Goldman, both of Leroy, announce the birth of a son, William Turner Goldman, Dec. 30, 2009, 7:26 a.m., at Jackson Medical Center. He weighed 7 lbs., 3 oz. and was 17-1/2 inches in length. More...

Click here for all stories

Wreck injures two

A wreck Friday, Jan. 29, around 4:30 p.m., at the intersection of U.S. Highway 43 and McVay Road caused what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries to two people. According to Jackson Police reports, Selina T. More...

Juveniles accused of auto theft

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Jackson Police reported the Jan. 30 arrests of two juveniles who are accused of attempting to steal an automobile from a Miller Street residence. More...

Washington County Cattlemen to meet tonight in Chatom

The Washington County Cattlemen’s Association will meet tonight (Thursday), 7 p.m., at the Chatom Community Center, for its annual meeting and steak banquet. More...

Averett announces bid for re-election

“It has been an honor and privilege to serve the citizens of District 1 and of Clarke County for the past four years. More...

Church

CHURCH CALENDAR

Cathedral of Praise announces revival Bro. Randy Grimes of St. Stephens will be the guest speaker at a weekend revival scheduled at the Cathedral of Praise on Highway 43 in Sunflower. More...

Pineview Baptist hosts ‘A Celebration of Worship’

Youth pastor Travis Agee of Chatom Baptist Church and Reconciled Ministries will be leading celebration services at Pineview Baptist Church on Highway 43 South in Thomasville Saturday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. More...

What is your purpose in life?

Eph. 3:11 “According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord.” George Washington Carver made a statement that is powerful. More...

Click here for all stories

Sports

JHS players sign with colleges

Six Jackson High School senior football players signed with colleges Feb. 3. More...

Cops turn athletes to compete in Mobile marathon

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Jackson Police Officers Sam Aikens and Chad Morris recently shed their uniforms for running clothes when they competed in the BankTrust First Light Half-Marathon, Jan. 10, in Mobile. More...

Eagles prepare for region tournament

The Jackson Academy boys’ basketball team will open play in the 1A Regional Tournament Thursday, Feb. 4. The tourney is being hosted by Wilcox Academy in Camden. In action last week, the Eagles dropped two games to ranked opponents. More...

Click here for all stories

For the Record

Correction

Heidi Stone, listed in last week’s Clarke County arrest report as being charged with distribution of a controlled substance/cocaine, was actually charged with distribution of a controlled substance/marijuana. More...

Clarke County Sheriff’s Report

Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail during the week of Jan. 26-Feb. 2 include: Daiwon Lee McPherson, 27, possession of forged instrument second degree, $7,500 bond, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff's Dept. More...

Click here for all stories