March 2, 2011 RSS feed / News

Chatom Mardi Gras parade is Saturday

Chatom will conduct its 4th Annual Mardi Gras Parade Saturday, March 5 at 1 p.m. More...

CAA accepting applications for electric/gas assistance

A representative of the Community Action Agency will be available at the Wagarville Nutrition Center on Thursday, March 3 at 9 a.m., to assist those applying for assistance with their electric or gas bill. More...

Math graduation exam rescheduled

The Alabama Department of Education has allowed for high schools participating in basketball playoffs to revise the original schedule (Feb. 28-March 1) for the AHSGE 2010-11 Spring Administration. More...

J.R. Morgan appointed to district judgeship; Finney retains ClarkeCo Coroner’s office

Gov. Robert Bentley didn’t delay in naming a replacement for retiring Clarke County District Judge Bill Kimbrough. J. R. More...

Bid awarded for resurfacing of St. Stephens Park Road

At the commission meeting on Feb. 28, two bids were opened to pave the St. Stephens Historical Park road. More...

Mobile meth lab found in shoplifter’s vehicle

Two women arrested after a shoplifting call at the Jackson Walmart face illegal drug charges after police found what they believed to be a mobile methamphetamine lab in their vehicle. More...

Check presented

Alabama Power Office Manager Donice Wood recently presented Mayor Richard Long of Jackson with a check in the amount of $981,427.51 on behalf of the company for the 2010 Municipal License payments. More...

Tempers heat up as WashCo grants discussed

The discussion about a $1,400,000 EDA grant got intense at the Washington County Commission meeting Feb. 28. Several months ago Goldin Materials agreed to purchase 20 acres of an 80-acre plot that the commission owns on Highway 43. More...

Wins top float

The “Krewe of De Grille” float, presented by The Grill restaurant in Jackson, was the first place winner in Jackson’s Feb. 18 Mardi Gras Parade. More...

Peebles supporting military through ‘Operation Homefront’

In a show of support for United States military families, Peebles stores are now selling a patriotic-themed, reusable shopping tote with all proceeds benefiting Operation Homefront. More...

BTAPC talent search for ‘Honk Jr.’

Ballet and Theatre Arts Performing Companies in conjunction with BTAS, are searching for talented young actors and actresses who sing to perform in the upcoming musical, Honk Jr., the story of the Ugly Duckling. More...

Richardson says people are affected by past ‘imprints’

“No elected officials are more powerful than local elected officials,” said Mobile City Councilman Fredrick D. Richardson Jr. during his speech, Feb. 26, to those attending the Clarke County Voters League’s annual Black History Tea. More...

Ribbon cut at new business

A ribbon cutting ceremony, sponsored by the Jackson Area chamber of Commerce, was conducted Saturday, Feb. 19, at Moore Tax Service, in Jackson. More...

Million dollar judgement against ousted circuit judge overturned

A $1.2 million judgment against ousted Circuit Judge Stuart DuBose has been overturned by the Alabama Supreme Court, it was announced Friday. More...

Annual auction raises money for WashCo Public Library

The Friends of the Library, an allvolunteer group, produced their 18th annual art auction to benefit the Washington County Library at the Chatom Community Center on Feb. 25. More...