April 7, 2011 RSS feed / Front Page

Clarke County’s annual Spring Cleanup planned

The Clarke County Citizens Against Litter committee is gearing up for this year’s annual Spring Cleanup, which is planned for the week of April 16-23. More...

Special Sections

Church

‘Easter Extravaganza’ returns to Jackson AOG

The First Assembly of God will host an “Easter Extravaganza” Saturday, April 23 at 10 a.m. Children are invited to participate in the adventure of hunting 3,000 Easter eggs that will be hidden on the church grounds. More...

Jackson First United Methodist announces Lenten services

Several special Lenten services are planned at the First United Methodist Church of Jackson. The Chancel Choir will present an Easter concert on Palm Sunday, April 17 at 4 p.m. A covered dish supper will follow the concert. More...

First Assembly to host Brad White Ministries

The Rev. E.C. Russell, pastor of First Assembly in Jackson, has announced the church will host Brad White Ministries on Sunday, April 10 at 10:45. Pastor Russell said, “The gift of music that Brad White shares is incredible.” More...

Education

WashCo BOE better off financially than first thought

The Washington County Board of Education met March 31. More...

GES kindergarten registration April 27

It is time to get preschoolers ready to begin school. Children registering for kindergarten must have a certified birth certificate, an Alabama blue immunization form, Social Security card and be 5 years of age on or before Sept. 2, 2011. More...

Grove Hill student participates in international project

Eric Smith, a senior theology major of Grove Hill was one of five University of Mobile student volunteers who spent their spring break teaching English and building relationships with children, teenagers and adults of post-communist central Europe in More...

Sports

Jackson Swim Team seeks members

The Jackson Swim Team is currently seeking members, ages 4 through 18, for the 2011 swim season. Family must be a member of the Jackson Facility Committee (H.W. Pearce Memorial Park). More...

Kills first turkey

Troy Wade, 11, killed his first turkey Saturday, April 2 while hunting with his dad. The bird sported a 9-1/2 inch beard and 3/4 inch spurs. He is the son of Teresa and Leon Wade of Grove Hill. More...

Running is a family affair for Pezents

Jackson native Lorin Pezent and his family have made running a family affair. Pezent, who is the son of Seritha and Wallace Pezent of Jackson, lives in Adel, Ga., where he works as an investment banker for ING. More...

For the Record

Clarke County Sheriff’s Report

Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail March 29- April 5 include: Anthony Tyrone McFadden, 28, harassment, $500 bond, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff’s Dept. More...

Senior Living

Bowling challenge

From left, Albert Dykeman, Sherry Moseley, Jackson Senior Center director, Walter Brooks, and Jackson City Councilmen Paul South, Dwight Goolsby and Eldridge Jackson Jr. More...

JHS coach suspended for travel violations

For the second time in a month a Jackson High School employee has been suspended from their day-today duties as a direct result of something related to softball. More...

Stringer wants own dispatcher at E-911

The Washington County E-911 board has been plagued for months with various problems including not having a quorum at meetings, internal conflict and non-communication with EMS. More...

News

WashCo officers to verify rabies shots

There will be a Rabies Vaccination Verification Program starting in Washington County on April 14. More...

Correction

In last week’s Outlook edition, the headline on the story about the Alpha Pregnancy Testing Center offering family planning services was misleading. More...

Police receive false report of shooting at McDonald’s

The Jackson Police Department received a false report of a shooting, Wednesday, March 30, at the McDonald’s Restaurant located at 2425 College Avenue. More...

Coming Events

Mark Your Calendar

Red Cross Bloodmobile and Nature Trail Clean Up Day at McIntosh Elementary The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at McIntosh Elementary today, Thursday, April 7, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. More...

Fiddler’s Convention is April 16

The 34th annual Fiddler’s Convention will be Saturday April 16, at the old Frankville School building beginning at 5 p.m. More...

Editorials

Serving up barbecue at CCARC

As part of Clarke County Arc’s (CCARC) annual Spring Jubilee, the Clarke-Mobile Gas BBQ Cookoff was a huge success, Saturday, April 2. More...

Closing corporate loopholes good for many

Guest Columnist

A national news story just came out that one of America’s largest corporations, General Electric, did not pay a dime in federal income taxes after making worldwide profits of more than $14 billion. More...

Jackson Relay For Life planned for Friday, May 6

In 1995, Relay For Life was introduced to Jackson, Ala. and is still going strong today. On behalf of the Jackson Relay For Life Committee, we invite you, your family, friends, and co-workers to participate in Relay this year. More...

People

Smith-Adkins to wed

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Smith of Grove Hill announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Rebeka Anne, to Benjamin Christopher Adkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Adkins of Franklin, Tenn. More...

McIntyre-Stewart to wed May 7

Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. McIntyre Jr. of Gainestown announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Charlene Meadria, to Aaron Tyler Stewart. Mr. Stewart is the son of James “Jimmy” Stewart of St. More...

Jackson - Kinman announce wedding plans

Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Dewayne Jackson of Jackson announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Christina Michelle, to Robert Andrew Kinman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Leon Kinman of Montgomery. More...