November 4, 2010 RSS feed / News

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...

Railroad crossings to be closed while crossties are replaced

A spokesperson for the Norfolk Southern Railroad said, this week, that work on replacing some of the crossties between Leroy and McIntosh is currently underway and will continue through Nov. 18. More...

Jackson teen faces murder trial in Washington County

A Jackson teenager will go on trial next week in Washngton County for the alleged 2008 murder of a McIntosh man. Mandrell Belton, 16, is accused of killing Derrick Hill, 28, Aug. More...

Officers attend domestic violence training

On Wednesday, Oct. 27, area law enforcement personnel attended a training session presented by Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Harriet’s House, Inc. More...

Jackson rape suspect extradited from Texas

According to Jackson Police Detective Richard Harvey, a man wanted for an alleged rape that occurred in 2008, is being extradited from Houston, Texas. More...

Good deals on holiday meals

While retail ads offering bargain prices on holiday candy have been plentiful recently, shoppers should also look for savings on traditional holiday foods. Now is the time to start looking for specials. More...

Presents check to Jackson Senior Center

The Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission recently provided $5,000 in grant money for the Jackson Senior Center to help purchase furnishings for the new center. More...

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...

JPD accepting applications for Operation Christmas

Jackson Police Chief Charles Burge announced this week that applications are now being accepted through Nov. 19, for those wishing to receive toys through the department’s annual Operation Christmas project. More...

Returns to Merchants Bank

Becky Arnett recently returned to Merchants Bank in Jackson as vice president, mortgage loan manager/originator. More...

JPD to participate in ‘Yellow Dot’ program

The Jackson Police Department will be the first law enforcement agency in Clarke County to implement Gov. More...

Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11

A Veterans Day ceremony is planned in Jackson for Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. at the war memorial located adjacent to the James E. Arrington City Hall Complex. The public is invited to attend and pay tribute to those who served in the U.S. Military. More...

Recalling days gone by

Pioneer Day 2010 Old St. Stephens Day

Pioneer Day was conducted at the Clarke County Museum in Grove Hill, Saturday featuring re-enactments from the days when the area was first settled. More...