A number of events are planned for the Jan. 17 observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, in memory of the slain civil rights leader and what he stood for. More...
Motorists driving near the Jackson Walmart on Walker Springs Road, Monday, were given the opportunity to stop and purchase a “tail” in support of their favorite college football team. More...
Rev. Terry Blevins First Presbyterian Church of Jackson
Now the Lord said to Abram, "Go forth from your country, And from your relatives And from your father's house, To the land which I will show you; (Genesis 12:1) More...
Dear Editor: Our state will observe a holiday on Jan. 17 for Confederate General Robert E. Lee whose actual birthday is January 19. Someone has said that if the Protestant South had a patron saint, it would be Robert Edward Lee. More...
Nancy Clolinger of Jackson and Randy Richardson of State Line, Miss., formerly of Mobile, announce their engagement and forthcoming wedding. Miss Clolinger is the daughter of the late Edward and Janie B. Clolinger. Mr. More...
Daniel Drury Powell VI Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Drury “Dru” Powell V (nee Jenilee Slayton) of Orange Beach announce the birth of a son, Daniel Drury “Dane” Powell VI, Dec. 27, 2010, 12:43 p.m. More...
In light of the shooting, Saturday, that critically injured a U.S. Congresswoman in Arizona and claimed six lives, has led to increased police protection during public meetings conducted at Jackson City Hall. More...
P&S Transportation, Inc. has opened a new transportation terminal just below McIntosh on Highway 43 at the location formerly occupied by G-1 Mechanical Company. More...
Bill Taylor, who served as police chief of Jackson for more than 20 years, recently retired as head of the U.S. Marshals Service’s Mobile office. More...
The Jackson Police Department is investigating a number of burglaries and thefts, including an automobile reported stolen from a local dealer. •According to police reports, a burglary was reported Jan. More...
Shane Roberts (right) of Jackson was the winner of The South Alabamian’s Bowl Game Contest. Out of 44 participants Roberts only missed one; he picked Arkansas to beat Ohio State. More...
Clean up day at Wagarville park There will be a clean up day in the Wagarville Community Park on Monday, Jan. 17 beginning at 9 a.m. All park supporters are encouraged to come out and help with the clean up. Indian Artifact Show Sunday, Jan. 16 More...
Leanna Weaver and Kristin Weaver, of Jackson, are members of Delta Gamma at the University of Southern Mississippi. The sisters have each taken on leadership roles within the chapter. Leanna has been selected to serve as vice president: programming. More...
Students from each class at Jackson Intermediate School who exhibit the characteristics and integrity associated with good citizenship are recognized as “Citizens of the Month” by faculty More...
The games have come and gone. There were winners and there were losers. The doomsday pundits made the prediction that Hell would freeze over before Auburn won a football championship. It snowed in Tuscaloosa the day before the big game. More...
Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce Director LaShaunda Holly recently announced the following upcoming events: •The Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. More...
The Jackson Aggies will be looking to fill the position of head football coach and athletics director after Jeff Kelly resigned from those duties late last week. More...
The Washington County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests during the past week: *Brandy Johnston Weaver, 32, of McIntosh was arrested Jan. 4 on a warrant and held for the Harrison County, Miss. Sheriff’s Department. More...
Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail during the week of Jan. 4-11 include: James Stacy Daniels, 39, resisting arrest, $1,000 bond, arrested by Coffeeville Police Dept. More...
