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Those who failed exit exam may get to walk with other seniors

By Evan Carden
SA Editor
During its April 29 meeting at Joe M. More...

Jackson motel site of drug bust

By Evan Carden
SA Editor

Following up on a tip, Jackson Police executed a search warrant at the Royal Inn, around 7:15 a.m., Sunday, May 2, which resulted in the arrests of four Mobile residents on cocaine possession charges. More...

Dunagan named Clarke County Junior Miss

The Clarke County Junior Miss program was Saturday at the Thomasville Civic Center. Courtney Dunagan was named Clarke County Junior Miss for 2011. More...

Special Sections

Church

Mother’s Day service at First Assembly will feature guest speaker Cyndi Draughon

Cyndi Draughon will be the guest speaker at First Assembly of God on Mother’s Day Sunday, May 9 at 10:45 a.m. An ordained minister, Draughon has traveled internationally with her husband. More...

CHURCH CALENDAR

Holy Ghost Tent Revival Bro. Wilbert Reed is ministering nightly at 7:30, through Friday, May 7, at a Holy Ghost Tent Revival, Highway 45 and I-65 Beltline at 2202 Maghee St. in the Prichard area. The tent is visible from I-65. More...

Spiritual Beliefs

One sign says it all
Rev. Clayton Smith
Pine Grove United Methodist Church

Eph. 4:4-6 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all. More...

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Editorials

EDITOR’S NOTES

Oil slick in Gulf of Mexico will be far-reaching
Evan Carden

The oil slick in the gulf resulting from the oilrig explosion that took the lives of workers will eventually affect the lives of many of us who live in the region. More...

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Congress Reports

Responding to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico
Jo Bonner

Last Thursday, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano declared the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico “a spill of national significance.” The situation presents one of the greatest potential threats to our local economy and environm More...

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People

Miss Curtis and Mr. Bryant announce May 22 wedding plans

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Davis of Whatley announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Jasmyne Kristina Curtis, to Marcus Edward Bryant, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bryant Sr. of St. Stephens. More...

Hixon - Stallworth to exchange vows

Mr. and Mrs. Felton Burroughs of Whatley announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Letrice Hixon, to Anthony Stallworth Jr., son of Patricia Stallworth and Anthony Stallworth Sr., both of Jacksonville, Fla. More...

June wedding announced for Miss Smith - Mr. Mairet

Mr. and Mrs. William Glenn Smith of Grove Hill announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Emily Ann, to Daniel Nickolaus Mairet. Mr. Mairet’s parents are Ms. Jane Mairet of Midlothian, Texas and the Rev. and Mrs. More...

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Wreck injures one

Jackson Police, along with other rescue personnel, responded Saturday, May 1, at approximately 10:06 a.m., to a one-vehicle wreck on Walker Springs Road between Rabbit Creek and Baton Rouge roads. More...

WashCo deputy nabs robbery suspect

By Evan Carden
SA Editor

Washington County Deputy Bobby Jeter’s knowledge of motor vehicles helped him apprehend an armed robbery suspect from Citronelle Friday, April 30. More...

Relay For Life this weekend in Jackson

“Characters for a Cure” is the 2010 theme for the Jackson Relay For Life fund-raiser on Saturday, May 8 at the Cecil McMullen Fairgrounds from 11 a.m., Saturday to 12 a.m., Sunday. More...

Voters list in this issue

Included in today’s edition is a list containing the names of 17,807 Clarke County voters. The list is published by law every two years in an attempt to keep voters and the public informed of who is registered to vote. More...

News

Lightning knocks out power in Jackson

By Evan Carden
SA Editor

A lightning strike during thunderstorms in the area, Monday, May 3, knocked out power for all the residents of Jackson for approximately three hours. More...

Eight Mile residents face drug charges in WashCo

By Evan Carden
SA Editor

Two Eight Mile residents were arrested by Washington County Deputy DeShon Holloway Friday, April 30, and face drug charges. More...

Benefit supports animal shelter

Despite a little rain, a trail ride and barbecue in Coffeeville went on as planned Saturday and riders and other attendees had a good time. The ride and other activities benefited the proposed Clarke Regional Animal Control Shelter. More...

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Coming Events

Mark Your Calendar

WSML activities Jackie Matte will visit White Smith Memorial Library Friday, May 7 at 1 p.m. to speak on “Where Alabama Began: Old St. Stephens Alabama’s Territorial Capital.” More...

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Education

Ogletree Scholarship awarded to Blankenship

The Francis and Powell Ogletree Scholarship was awarded to Lacey Blankenship Wednesday, April 21 during the Southern Mississippi Legacy Awards banquet. Francis Ogletree and Ryan Kelly presented the scholarship. More...

Garrick receives national honor

Jackson High School junior, Kasey James Garrick, son of Melinda and Kenneth Garrick of Jackson, has been selected by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) for membership. More...

Rodriguez receives AU Trustees Scholarship

Lauren Elizabeth Rodriguez has been awarded several scholarships to Auburn University. More...

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Sports

Start a new tradition this year with a Mother’s Day fishing trip

Everyone needs a break from their routine, including mom. This year create a new Mother’s Day tradition and take mom fishing on Sunday, May 9. More...

Softball Results

Following are the most recent scores for the 10 and under teams released by the Clarke County Softball Association: April 1 Chastain Services 8 Harrison & Harrison 5 Winning pitcher was Morgan Alford. More...

Fishing for Relay For Life

The Clarke-Mobile Counties Gas District Relay For Life Team hosted a catfish tournament Saturday, May 1, at the Old Lock One Park. More...

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For the Record

Clarke County Sheriff’s Report

Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail during the week of April 27-May 4 include: Carlos Bullard, 22, probation violation, arrested by Life Tech. Ladaries Tredel McNabb, 21, probation violation, arrested by Life Tech. More...

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