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Norris first Republican elected ClarkeCo Sheriff

By Jim Cox
SA Publisher
History was made in Clarke County Tuesday when voters elected the first Republican sheriff and the first countywide Republican officeholder. More...

Bob Smith Memorial Auto Show big draw for this weekend’s Annual Fall Festival in Jackson

This Saturday’s 28th Annual Fall Festival in Jackson offers plenty of activities, food, entertainment and shopping opportunities for all ages. More...

Special Sections

Church

The little church that could:

Peniel Baptist Church dedicated to shoebox ministry
By Evan Carden
SA Editor

The members of Peniel Baptist Church, located in the McVay community near Jackson, have been participating in the international shoebox ministry, known as Operation Christmas Child, for three years, sending 500 shoeboxes to needy children in other p More...

CHURCH CALENDAR

Jackson A.O.H. hosting revival The Jackson A.O.H. Church of God are conducting revival services through Friday, Nov. 5, at 7 nightly. There is a different speaker each night. Events will climax on Sunday, Nov. 7 at 3:30 p.m. More...

Clarke Baptist Association to collect shoebox gifts

The Clarke Baptist Association, located at 16183 Hwy. 43, Grove Hill, will once again host the local site for organizations and churches to drop off their Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts the week of Nov. 15-21. More...

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Editorials

Americans send a message to Washington

Congress Reports
Jo Bonner

In a recent interview, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed disappointment that the work of her Democrat Congress isn’t getting proper recognition. More...

Cartoon

Full Story

Forget politics... come enjoy the Fall Festival!

A hard fought and mean-spirited election cycle has ended. Whether you are a Democrat, Republican, Tea Partier or whatever, it is time to take a break from politics and relax a little. More...

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People

Junior Garden Club conducts meeting

By Elizabeth Skipper
Club Reporter

The Junior Garden Club of Jackson conducted their first monthly meeting Wednesday, Oct. 13. New members and officers were introduced. More...

Bar of soap under bed sheet said to relieve leg cramps, pains

Random Ramblings
Linda Breedlove

I am a regular reader of Dr. Gott whose column appears in the Mobile Press Register every day. More...

Poetry winners

Jackson High School recognized Red Ribbon Week on Oct. 25-29. Activities included a poetry contest, pledge day and dress up days. More...

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Huge meth lab discovered in south WashCo

By Evan Carden
SA Editor

A Washington County couple faces manufacturing and illegal drug charges after deputies discovered the components of an elaborate methamphetamine lab, Oct. 30, at their Fire Tower Road residence. More...

Murder trials on WashCo docket

By Evan Carden
SA Editor

Three men face murder charges for a Sept. 4, 2006 shooting in Prestwick, which claimed the life of Washington County resident Clayton McDonald. More...

News

Mark Your Calendar

JA fund-raisers The Jackson Academy Athletic Association is selling slabs of barbeque ribs. One slab is $20, two are $35 or Boston butts are available for $25. More...

Annual Fall Festival entertainment schedule

Stage No. 1 City Hall 9 - 9:30 a.m. Dynamic Dance 9:30 - 10 a.m. JHS Madrigals 10 - 11 a.m. The Kelly’s 11 - 11:30 a.m. More...

Man runs over his son during sibling argument

A successful real estate venture in southern Clarke County was struck by tragedy Monday night when the property owner accidentally ran over one of his sons as the son and a brother were arguing. More...

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Education

JIS honor roll students announced

The following students have been announced as achieving the A or A/B honor rolls at Jackson Intermediate School. Grade 3 More...

‘Red Ribbon Week’ celebrated

Students in Marsha Taylor’s 5th grade class at Jackson Academy got a visit from McGruff the Crime Dog and Jackson Police Officer Arvis Slack to help celebrate “Red Ribbon Week” and t More...

Eagle Sweetheart chosen

Jackson Academy senior Ashton McCulley was chosen Eagle Sweetheart by the JA football players during last Friday’s pep rally. She is the daughter of Karen Slayton and Leland McCulley. More...

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Sports

Aggies ‘Bowe’ up on Tigers

By Ross Wood
Sports Editor

The Jackson Aggies ran through the Tigers of Greene County 42-0 last Thursday night as they completed the regular season with a 9-1 mark at Simpkins Stadium-Legion Field. More...

Panthers hang on to wild homecoming ride

The Coffeeville Panthers held on with a late defensive stand to beat the Bulldogs of J.U. Blacksher 34-28 for a big homecoming win last Friday at Panther Stadium. More...

CPS’ Lear eclipses 2,000 yards as Gators throttle JA Eagles

By Ross Wood
Sports Editor

The Clarke Prep School Gators prepped for the state playoffs by running through the Jackson Academy Eagles 49-16 last Friday night in Jackson as fullback Mark Lear set the regular season rushing record. More...

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For the Record

WashCo Sheriff’s Report

The Washington County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests during the past week: *Sabrina Dueitt, 27, of McIntosh was arrested Oct. More...

Clarke County Sheriff’s Report

Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail during the week of Oct. 19-26 include: Joseph Deline Taite, 21, theft of property first degree, $15,000 bond, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff's Dept. More...

Clarke County deeds, marriage licenses published

Marriage license applications Gordon Kirby Marks, to Jessica Lynn Mitchell; Kevin Blake Brunson, to Angela R. Slayton. Marriage license applications are just that—applications for licenses, not necessarily actual marriages. More...

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