When students return to school at Leroy on Aug. 15, it will be a year of beginnings and firsts in many ways. Recently T. Danny Patterson of Guntersville, began his duties as principal of the K-12 school. More...
First Assembly fund-raiser The First Assembly of God will be conducting a mission fund-raiser to benefit the Speed of Light. Speed of Light supports mission efforts both state side and overseas. More...
The legendary Southern gospel group "The Nelons" will bring their style of gospel music to Bassett Creek Baptist Church on Friday, Aug. 5, in a special concert beginning at 7 p.m. More...
Our federal government is in the middle of a course-altering debate that will have a lasting impact on the life of every American. If a decision on the debt ceiling is not reached soon, the federal government will default on its debt. More...
Ariel Nettles and Lester Rocker will exchange marriage vows on Saturday, July 30 at four o’clock in the afternoon, at Mackey Branch No. 1 Baptist Church in Gosport. The Rev. T.L. Douglas is pastor and the Rev. Kevin Jackson of Mt. Olive No. More...
Aubrey Arensberg, age 2, of Jackson was crowned 2011 Alabama Tiny Miss in May and in July won 2011 National Tiny Miss in New Orleans in the International Girl program. More...
The Clarke County Historical Society will meet Sunday, July 31, 2:30 p.m. at Hebron Methodist Church on Hebron Road in Grove Hill. The speaker, Kerry Reid, will give a program on the history of the church and community. More...
Project not in three-year draft plan but still being worked on, says ALDOT
By Jim Cox SA Publisher
The long awaited and much wanted five-laning of Highway 43 in north Jackson won’t be started anytime soon but the local Alabama Department of Transportation division engineer says the project is still in the works and isn’t dead. More...
A rain-slickened highway might be to blame for a Saturday wreck that killed a Clarke County High School student. Donte Dewayne Hunt, 16, died in the 1:05 p.m. More...
It was announced Tuesday that longtime Alabama Power employee James Wheeler, of Jackson, has been named the new business office manager for the company’s Jackson and Grove Hill offices. More...
As more customers choose to conduct their postal business online, on their smart phones and at their favorite shopping destinations, the need for the U.S. More...
A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony were conducted at the new Dollar Tree store in Jackson Sunday, July 24. Cutting the ribbon is store opening manager Sherry Blackstock. More...
During its regular meeting Tuesday, July 26, the Jackson City Council approved a resolution supporting the widening of U.S. Highway 43, adding a center turn lane from just north of Walker Springs Road to .04 miles north of McVay Road. More...
Jackson Peewee football and cheerleader registration Children ages 5 through 12 can register for Jackson Peewee football/cheerleader on July 30 at Legion Field, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Registration fee for football is $55; fee for cheerleaders is $25. More...
Despite prodding from a local attorney acting as a spokesman for about 30 people who crowded into the Clarke County Board of Education’s meeting Tuesday and apparent willingness to resolve the matter from school board members, Superintendent Wo More...
When the first item on the July 20 school board agenda came up, Lillie Steiner, board member for Leroy, quickly made a motion to hire Danny Patterson. The vote was unanimous. More...
With the approaching 2011-2012 school year, information is beginning to trickle in to The South Alabamian about upcoming events at various schools. JA ‘Meet & Greet’ at Back Porch Barbeque More...
Jackson’s 12-year-old All-Stars recently competed in the district tournament in Excel, bringing home the second place trophy. They were defeated by Bay Minette. More...
Numerous species of wildlife become more active as seasonal changes trigger various physiological responses. Some species migrate and others increase their movement patterns mostly in efforts focused on the propagation of their species. More...
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