“I was 12 years old at a youth camp service when I realized God was calling me to work for Him,” said Joel Gunn, the new youth minister joining the First Assembly of God Church in Jackson Sunday, Oct. 17. More...
Participants of the Jackson Senior Center program showed their support for the Jackson High School Aggies by attending a homecoming tailgate party hosted at the center, Friday, Oct. 8. More...
A fall festival will be conducted in Chatom Saturday, Oct. 16, at 10 a.m. and proceeds will go to support the Chatom Public Schools Endowment Fund. More...
The Leroy Bears made sure there would be no repeat of last year’s close game with Flomaton as they came out of the gate running, taking the wind out of the Hurricanes 55- 21 Friday night on the Alabama Florida state line. More...
The Washington County High School homecoming parade will be this Friday, Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. Lineup is at 1 p.m. at the school. The parade will follow the normal parade route, west on Highway 56, then through the courthouse square and back. More...
The Washington County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests during the past week: *Jerry Toby Justice, 39, of Spartanburg, S.C. was arrested Oct. More...
Jackson Police Detective Richard Harvey reported, Monday, Oct. 11, that Fulton Holmes, Jr. 21, of Mt. Vernon, who is accused of robbing the Jackson Sonic drive-in restaurant on Sept. 1, 2008, was sentenced, Oct. 7, to 20 years. More...
Since Sept. 23, all 67 counties in the state of Alabama have been placed under a fire alert. While under a Fire Alert outdoor burning is restricted. More...
During its regular meeting, Oct. 12, the Jackson City Council voted to extend its enterprise zone in an effort to better entice new industries to locate to the city. More...
Jackson Police reported the Oct. 6 arrest of Jeffery O. Scandrick, 47, of Jackson on a warrant charging him with possession of a forged instrument. More...
Boise Plant Manager Rick Grant and employees Philip Stiell, Marty Parker and Paul South (Jackson City Councilman) visited the Jackson Senior Center Thursday, Oct. More...
For the second time in as many years, the Washington County Commission has not had to borrow money to get through the fourth quarter of the fiscal year. They have cut expenses in large and small ways. More...
JIS fund-raiser Jackson Intermediate School will be selling Yankee Candles for their fall fund-raiser, through Oct. 15. Proceeds will assist in purchasing items needed to improve the school. Orders will arrive before Thanksgiving. More...
For many, Friday was just another day, but for Congress Oct. 8 was the target adjournment date before a scheduled break for the fall elections. With so much important legislation left unfinished by the U.S. More...
The weather is beautiful right now...although we could stand a good rain. Nevertheless, fall is a good time to enjoy the outdoors. Over the next several weeks there’s plenty of things to do around the area. More...
Ann Marie Counselman of Jackson and Jeffery Scott West of Grove Hill announce their forthcoming marriage. Miss Counselman is the daughter of the late Daniel Counselman and the late Marion P. Counselman. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. More...
The Pre-Teen Alabama Scholarship & Recognition program was Sept 4 and 5 at the Sheraton Birmingham. Female honor roll students, ages 7-12, competed for more than $5,000 in educational bonds, prizes and awards. More...
