The trial of a preacher arrested at a Jackson church in 2008, following the discovery of his wife’s body inside a freezer in his Mobile residence, began this week in Mobile. More...
Clarke County Arc’s (CCARC) annual Spring Jubilee fund-raising event, will take place this Saturday, April 10, on the grounds of the organization’s center in Jackson. More...
Clint Odom of Jackson has qualified as a Republican candidate for Clarke County Commission, District 3. Odom is a Clarke County native and is employed as a controller at Boise Paper. More...
Proverbs 3:5-6 - "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him; and He will make your paths straight." More...
Rev. Howard to be honored for 15 years of service The Saint Union Missionary Baptist Church is honoring their pastor, the Rev. James M. Howard Sr., for 15 years of service with a pastor’s appreciation service. More...
Free market economy not perfect, but the best there is
Evan Carden
While standing in the lobby of the downtown branch of First United Security Bank, Friday, I felt proud to be part of a free market society as that institution’s leaders celebrated 100 years of operation in Clarke County. More...
The Lady Bears from Leroy High School completed yet another first this season as they beat the Jackson High Lady Aggies 4-2 last Tuesday night in Leroy. More...
Two of the stalwart programs in Southwest Alabama battled each other last Saturday at Spec McCants Field and when the dust settled, the Leroy Bears had beaten the Jackson Aggies 5-3. More...
No, Butler Univ. is not in Choctaw Co. or near Greenville
Ross Wood
Forget all of the drama in sports for a just a moment. Throw professional sports completely out the window. For the most part, in this area, college sports consists of football season, spring football practice and then the recruiting season. More...
Marriage license applications William Russell Combs II, to Billie Ann Boykin; Carlos J. King, to Stephanie L. Webb; Jesse Clay Etheredge, to Jody Elizabeth Waddill; David Walter Dion, to Joy Elizabeth Aguiar; Derrick L. Ward, to Sharranda L. More...
Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail during the week of March 30 April 6 in clude: Reginald Charles Roberts, 41, switched tag, driving under the influence (alcohol), no insurance, driver’s license suspended/re voked, $6,500 bond, ar More...
Cole Moss, 10, of Chatom, won the overall lunker prize for his 6.22 lb. bass in the Educational Center for Independence’s annual Jr. Angler Tournament, conducted Saturday, April 3, at the lake behind the Chatom Community Center. More...
Washington County deputies Ferrell Grimes and Bobby Jeter are investigating the burglary of a Prestwick residence that occurred Wednesday, March 31, just before lunchtime. More...
By dedicating 32 years of his life to serving as sheriff, William J. Wheat says he has already proven his commitment to Washington County and its residents. After retiring in 2006, Wheat says he has remained active by working in construction. More...
The Rev. T.L. Douglas recently announced his intention to seek re-election to the Clarke County Board of Education, District 4 seat. Douglas currently serves as president of the school board and is seeking his second term. More...
Qualifying has ended and the races are set for the June 1 primaries. Four Democrats and two Republicans are running for Clarke County sheriff. Incumbent Bobby Moore is seeking re-election as a Democrat. More...
Attending the 100th anniversary of the downtown Jackson branch of First United Security Bank last Friday, April 2, (front, L-R) are mayor Richard Long, board members James C. More...
SW Alabama Writer’s to meet All writers in the area are invited to attend the Southwest Alabama Writer’s Association meeting today, Thursday, April 8, 6 p.m., at Trey’s Sports Grill in Thomasville. More...
Catherine Odom, daughter of Frankie and Cathy Odom of St. Stephens, will be presenting her senior vocal recital at the University of Mobile, Friday, April 9 at 7 p.m. More...
Members of the Jackson High School Aggie Archery Team from left are: Sam Hutchinson, Jessica Higginbotham, Jordan Breedlove, Kelsey Guy, Sarah Marzullo, Chris Marzullo and Destiny Nash. More...
Katherine Bethany Wilson and Paul William South, both of Tuscaloosa, were united in marriage on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010 at The Church At Tuscaloosa in Northport. Pastor Dan Brenton officiated the 4 p.m. ceremony. More...
Mr. and Mrs. Abraham McKenzie Sr. of Shubuta, Miss., announce the engagement of their daughter, Trinnia, to Melvin Eugene Smith. Mr. Smith is the son of the late Felecia Smith. More...
AseraCare Hospice, along with other national, state and community organizations, are leading an effort to highlight the importance of advance health care decision making, an effort that has culminated in the designation of April 16 as National Healt More...
