The 2010 Fire Prevention Court has been named by the Jackson Fire Department. They (L-R) are Maid Brittany Wilson, a senior at Jackson Academy, daughter of Mr. More...
A Sunflower man was arrested Monday, Sept. 13 and charged with the Sept. 5 rape of a Sunflower woman at her residence. According to Washington County Chief Deputy Terry Beasley, Allen James is charged with raping an adult female. More...
Evangelist Dave Walton will be the guest speaker at the River Hill Baptist Church revival in Salitpa, Sunday, Sept. 19 at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.; and Monday through Wednesday, Sept. 20-22 at 7 p.m. More...
Jackson High School invites all parents who have not received mid-quarter progress reports for their JHS students to visit the school Friday, Sept. 17 between 7-10 a.m. or 12-2 p.m. to sign for a personal copy of this report. More...
It is a double-edged sword. No other way to describe it. Because some regions in the state are very top-heavy when it comes to the strength of a team, there are occasions when a team may beat another one by an incredible score. More...
The Clarke County High School Bulldogs earned their first win of the season and evened their region record to 1-1 as they beat the visiting Knights of Montgomery Catholic 33-12 last Friday night at H.G. Prim Stadium. More...
The Jackson Academy football team traveled to Prattville Friday to play Autauga Academy in a key region matchup in 1A Region 2 and lost a heartbreaker by a score of 12 – 10. More...
Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail during the week of Sept. 7-15 include: Holly Jennifer Graham, 38, drug court, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff’s Dept. More...
The problem with Washington County’s E-911 dispatching of the McIntosh Rescue Squad continued into the monthly meeting of the Washington County Volunteer Firefighters Association (VFA) on Sept. 13. More...
The newly formed regional airport authority held its first meeting recently and its chairman is optimistic about the prospects of a new airport. More...
Thanks to the efforts of State Senator Marc Keahey, Jackson has received $100,000 in state funds to go toward the paving and utility work on the road leading into the city’s new Highway 177 Industrial Park. More...
Ronald McDonald gives the thumbs up to Skyler Terrell who collected hundreds of aluminum can tabs to donate as part of the fundraising efforts for Ronald McDonald House of Mobile. More...
Alabama Power Company Office Manager Donice Wood (center) recently presented Mayor Richard Long (right) and Councilman Paul South with a $1,000 check to be used to purchase items for the new Jackson S More...
The Clarke County E-911 continues to work on an agreement with area ambulance companies to ensure that county residents will receive prompt service when they need it. More...
The first meeting of the Woman’s Club was Sept. 7 at the lake home of Diane McCorquodale. President Debbie Bolton presided over the meeting. Vice President Jodi Walker presented yearbooks for the 2010-2011 year. More...
Revival at Mt. Sinai The Mt. Sinai Baptist Church welcomes all to their concluding revival service tonight, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. Evangelist is Pastor Prophetess Via Mosby of California. Pastor Terrance Fleeton invites all to attend. More...
In last week’s edition we reported about an incident where several men were accused of threatening Jackson citizens with a pistol. This is disturbing simply by the fact that anyone would decide that this was a good idea. More...
Shelley Smith of Tuscaloosa has announced the engagement and forthcoming marriage of her daughter, Kemberly Amber, to Zachary Walton Beech. Mr. Beech is the son of Tammy and Lyle Beech of Hobson. More...
I have really enjoyed the few cool mornings this week as I have been able to sit on my front porch with a hot cup of coffee and be most comfortable. More...
The family and the Mt. Nebo Baptist Church deeply appreciate the kindness and sympathy shared at the loss of Deacon Will White Jr. Special thanks to Andrews Funeral Home, florists, Floral Creations and Elaine Jackson, the St. Paul A.M.E. More...
Mayor Richard Long told the Jackson City Council Tuesday that the new senior citizen center is finished and an open house will be conducted there Friday, Sept. 24 from 1 until 4 p.m. More...