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International cycling group spends the night in Jackson

By Evan Carden
SA Editor
It’s rare you see people from all over the United States and Canada in Jackson, but that is exactly what happened Monday, June 28, when 15 cyclists from various locations gathered at the First United Methodist Church on the first leg of their More...

Dog owner offers reward for info about pet’s killer

By Evan Carden
SA Editor

A Jackson woman is hoping by offering a reward she will discover the identity of the person who killed her dog. More...

House 65 independent candidate Hubert fired from pharmacist job

Ozelle L. Hubert, an independent candidate for the Alabama House of Representatives said in a news release Monday that he has been fired from his job as pharmacistin charge of the Walmart Supercenter Pharmacy in Jackson. More...

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Church

CHURCH CALENDAR

Join the ‘Freedom Celebration’ July 4 at First Baptist Jackson More...

Actively living in the grace of God

By David Rhodes Grove Hill United Methodist Church

I Peter 1:13 “Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self controlled set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed.” More...

10th semi-annual reunion announced at GCIC, Inc.

The Gosport Community Improvement Center, Inc. (GCIC, Inc.) will host the 10th semi-annual Alabama Family and Friends Reunion July 2-4. More...

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Editorials

The Pledge of Allegiance isn’t religion in schools

EDITOR’S NOTES
Evan Carden

For the past few days I’ve been reading about the controversy surrounding the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance in the classrooms of Arlington High School in Arlington, Mass. More...

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Less politics, more action needed to combat Gulf oil spill

Congress Reports
Jo Bonner

The past week, as oil from the blown-out Gulf well continued to spew, the politics of the spill garnered most of the headlines. More...

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People

Col. Boone awarded Bronze Star Medal

United States Air Force Colonel Keith P. Boone, a Thomasville native, has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal. Col. More...

Recent trip to Lincoln’s hometown both educational and entertaining

Random Ramblings
Linda Breedlove

During the second week of May, my husband Mike and I took a trip to Springfield, Ill. and St. Louis, Mo. For years now, Mike has always wanted to go to where Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, lived for most of his life. More...

Dr. Reginald Sykes appointed president of Alabama Southern Community College

Dr. Freida Hill, chancellor of the Alabama Community College System, recommended and the Alabama State Board of Education approved Dr. Reginald Sykes as president of Alabama Southern Community College in Monroeville. Dr. William O. More...

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Eight charged with theft of services at Anytime Fitness

By Evan Carden
SA Editor

Eight Jackson residents are charged with third degree theft of services for allegedly stealing exercise time from Anytime Fitness in Jackson. More...

Chatom plans big blowout for July 4th

Other celebrations planned in area

The Town of Chatom is planning a huge Independence Day celebration for Sunday, July 4, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Chatom Community Center. More...

49-star flag

Jesse Richardson of Frankville displays a 49-star U.S. Flag he said was used on the casket of his father, Jesse A. Richardson who died in April 1957. The late Richardson served in World War II. More...

News

Carpenter honored

Chatom Police Lt. Aaron Carpenter II was recently honored by the Chatom Town Council during its June meeting. Carpenter served as interim chief upon the retirement of Chief M. More...

Washington County Engineer says Escatawpa Bridge 95 percent removed

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter At the Washington County Commission June 28 meeting, county engineer, Jason Sturdivant announced that the bridge over Escatawpa River is 95 percent removed. More...

Correction

In the photo of drug court grads last week, graduate Randy Bumpers’ last name was misstated as were the last names of drug court workers Pam Pyles and Tommy Pyles. More...

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Coming Events

Mark Your Calendar

Summer sale at ECI greenhouse Summer sale at the ECI greenhouse to help reduce inventory. More...

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Sports

Jackson 8-year-old All-Stars claim district championship

For the first time in league history, Jackson Little League selected an 8- year-old all-star team and traveled to Gilbertown to compete in the district tournament. More...

Jackson swimmers compete in Baldwin County meets

Bay Minette meet The Jackson Swim Team traveled to Bay Minette June 8, competing against teams from Bay Minette and Foley, with a number of swimmers winning first place in several categories. Jackson individual results include: Girls 7-8 More...

Attends Nick Sabin Football Camp

J.E.B. Rice (right) recently attended the Nick Saban Football Camp. While there he was selected for the All- Saban Team. He is the son of Heather (Sullivan) and Barry Rice of Leroy. (Photo Submitted) More...

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For the Record

Clarke County Sheriff’s Report Jackson Rotary Club installs new officers and presents awards

Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail during the week of June 22-29 include: Roderick Oneal Pritchett, 19, failure to appear, $384 bond, arrested by Thomasville Police Dept. More...

Clarke County Records

Marriage license applications Henry G. Autrey Jr., to Tonya D. Fendley. Marriage license applications are just that—applications for licenses, not necessarily actual marriages. Property deeds listed Dated June 18-24 Joseph R. More...

Boating violation leads to drug arrests

By Evan Carden
SA Editor

Three Fruitdale men were arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, June 27, while being cited for a boating violation. More...

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