During a reception for Democratic candidates Tuesday night, the Washington County Democratic Committee was given an award from Jim Spearman, Alabama state chair of the Democratic Party, as the “outstanding” county committee in Alabama. More...

Jackson pharmacist Ozelle Hubert may be gearing up for another try at the Alabama House of Representatives District 65 seat— this time as an independent candidate if he can gather enough signatures to get on the ballot. More...

A husband shot and wounded his wife when he found there was no food left at a high school graduation party for one of their children. More...

The second of the four scheduled music-playing events sponsored by the Town of Chatom will be Saturday, June 5, at the Washington County Courthouse Square at 6 p.m. More...

This year, the Washington County Public Library will offer its Summer Reading Program throughout the summer for the children and youth of the community. Pre-registration will be June 1-4 and summer activities will kick off June 7. More...

We vote on Tuesday. We won’t get rid of all of the candidates because there will certainly be some runoffs on July 13. But we will knock the numbers down considerably, for sure. Will Rogers was a humorist of the 1920s and 1930s. More...

Even though the Gulf Coast remains totally focused on efforts to stop and contain the impact of the oil spill, it is also important to note that Alabama’s beaches are open for business and, quite frankly, they have never been more beautiful th More...

Bride-elect Allison Leigh Smith and her prospective groom Andy Mosley have been feted at numerous recent events in honor of their forthcoming marriage. Kitchen/Linen Shower More...

Mr. and Mrs. Blake Johnson of Eagle, Idaho announce the engagement of their daughter, Caroline Marie, to Byron Garrison Neely. Mr. Neely is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Byron Neely of Trenton, S.C. Grandparents of the bride-elect are Mr. and Mrs. More...

Earline and Bill Pearce at 420 Stanley Drive were awarded "Yard of the Month " for May. The award is presented by the Four Seasons Garden Club. More...