Replicas of 15th century ships the Nina and Pinta, which were part of Christopher Columbus’ discovery expedition that ultimately led to the colonization of the Americas, sailed down the Tombigbe More...
Peter Trice Adams, a native of Grove Hill and resident of Cataula, Ga., died Dec. 8, 2010 in Cataula. He was 55 years of age at his death. Mr. Adams had worked as a financial executive for AFLAC, Inc. More...
Two wrecks, last week, on Washington County roads, claimed the lives of two people, according to the Alabama Department of Public Safety. The first occurred Tuesday, Nov. 30, at approximately 7:35 a.m. More...
On Dec. 11, 6 p.m., a dessert fellowship will be provided, benefiting Lottie Moon Missions. Special guests will include Kevin Beck, Georgeann Lewis and Amanda McLain. Tickets are $10 and available through the church office by calling 251-246-4491. More...
Revival continues at Inspirational Tabernacle The Alabama Third Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction COGIC Mission Department is hosting a revival with Prophet Roger Kirksey of Mobile as guest speaker tonight, Dec. More...
Walker Springs Road Baptist Academy classes K-3 through 6th grade recently visited the North Jackson Fire Station. They were given fire safety tips along with a tour of the station and fire trucks. More...
AUBURN—For the fifth time in six seasons a blue trophy resides on the banks of the Tombigbee River as the Leroy Bears beat the Running Rebels of Reeltown 34-7 on Pat Dye Field in Jordan-Hare Stadium last Friday afternoon. More...
The Jackson Academy JV boys’ basketball team won their first two games of the season last week by defeating Meadowview Christian School twice. On Tuesday, the Eagles routed the Trojans by a score of 30 – 20. More...
Coffeeville Afghans Coffeeville afghans are on sale. The colors are cream and cranberry. To place an order, call Rita Wilson at 251-276- 3358. Afghans will make a great Christmas gift. More...
LARGE YARD SALE – Saturday, Dec. 11, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m., 3773 Topton Road in McIntosh. Home interior, clothes, a little bit of everything. SA49-1tc More...
Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail during the week of Nov. 30- Dec. 7 include: Janina M. Rankin, 38, negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument, $750 bond, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff’s Dept. More...
Lisa Johnson, age 43, a lifelong resident of Grove Hill, died Dec. 9, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Phillip and Oneita Lattimore Johnson. Ms. Johnson was a homemaker and a member of the Orange Hill Baptist Church in Grove Hill. More...
Rudolph Woodyard, a native and resident of Leroy, died Dec. 11, 2010 in a Mobile hospital. He was 69 years of age. Mr. Woodyard was a retired saw filer for Boise Saw Mill and a member of Pine Grove United Methodist Church. More...
A Wagarville man was charged with driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol after being stopped on his lawnmower by a Washington County deputy. More...
A Jackson man currently jailed on forgery charges is now the chief suspect in a 2008 burglary case thanks to DNA results received last week by Jackson Police Detective Richard Harvey. More...
McIntosh Police officers are credited with the arrests of two men who allegedly left their crystal methamphetamine in one of the officer’s cars after being transported to the Washington County Jail. More...
During its Dec. 3 work session, the Washington County Commission discussed the issue of fire protection for a project on 20 acres of the county’s 80 acres on Highway 43 to be developed as a business park. More...
The McIntosh Rescue Squad is again sponsoring a Memorial Christmas Tree. A large tree will be placed in town and decorated with multi-colored lights. More...
Trail horse riders and their mounts from throughout the Southeast are invited to compete for championship points, prizes and fun at the American Competitive Trail Horse Association (ACTHA) Ride Dec. 11 and 12 at St. Stephens Historical Park. More...
Months after the permanent closure of the blown-out BP oil well and the administration’s lifting of its summer-long deep water drilling moratorium, President Obama has changed his tune on drilling elsewhere in the Gulf of Mexico. More...
This week my column will take a break from health care reform to focus on an area that the government has taken over with less than stellar results … public education. More...
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Powell of Jackson announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Kayla, to Mr. Zachary Roberts, son of Mr. and Mrs. Laurie Roberts of Coffeeville. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. More...
Recently while visiting friends, Gloria and Fred Huggins in Foley, we had dinner with them at the Magnolia Court Restaurant and afterwards toured the Hotel Magnolia. More...
Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Nichols of Wagarville (nee Jennifer Deas) announce the birth of a son, Braydon Fisher, Oct. 26, 2010, 6:18 p.m., at Mobile Infirmary Hospital. He weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz., and was 22 inches in length. More...
