A Jackson man faces multiple charges following a high-speed chase, Saturday, Aug. 6, that began north of Jackson and ended in McIntosh and involved officers from several law enforcement agencies. More...
During Tuesday’s meeting of the Jackson City Council, Councilman Eddie Huggins reported that the Continuous School Improvement (CSI) after school study program might be unable to continue during the upcoming school year. 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...
Alabama Southern Community College has been selected by the U.S. Department of Education to receive renewed funding under the Educational Talent Search (ETS) Program to serve at-risk students. More...
ASCC President, Dr. Reginald Sykes, honored Angelis Smith and Richard Martindale during a retirement luncheon held in their honor last week. “These two retirees had a combined 47 years of service to ASCC,” said Dr. Sykes. More...
JaMarlin D. Williams received a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering with minors in mathematics and physics from the University of Alabama. More...
The start of football season in Alabama began Aug. 1 when teams from the Alabama High School Athletic Association and the Alabama Independent School Association took to the practice fields. Teams must work three days without going to full pads. More...
By James A. Altiere Regional Hunter Education Coordinator
Dove hunting is a great way to introduce young people to the outdoors and the activity of hunting. Most beginning hunters and young people thoroughly enjoy the fast-paced shooting and excitement of a good dove hunt. More...
Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail during the week of Aug. 2-8 include: Harry Brant Lancaster Jr., 41, false report to an authority, driving under the influence (alcohol), $3,000 bond, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff’s Dept. More...
Marriage license applications Danny Ray Pugh, to Natasha Lashae Wiggins; Lasterfur Lamon Rocker and Ariel Shawnta Nettles; Larry Darnell Huff and Sylvia Lynn Robinson; Danny Ross Courington Jr., and Angela Hinson. More...
A 10-year-old McIntosh boy was killed Wednesday, Aug. 3, when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a tractor-trailer rig on Topton Road near McIntosh. More...
A fire Friday, Aug. 5, destroyed the St. Stephens home of former Millry Police Chief Larry Harkless. Three departments responded to the blaze on Catherine V.B. Harkless Drive and were on scene for nearly 2-1/2 hours. More...
The Washington County Sheriff’s Department reported the arrests of two Meridian, Miss., women on illegal drug possession charges, Aug. 5, at a driver’s license checkpoint. More...
Angel Food Ministries Orders for Angel Food Ministries may be placed with Jackson First United Methodist Church on the second or third Wednesday of the month from 10-2 a.m. Cash, check or food stamps will be accepted. More...
New spending will be offset by equal or greater cuts
Jo Bonner
Congress Reports As we approach the tenth anniversary of the tragic and startling attacks of September 11, 2001, our country faces a new threat which, like that of terrorism, will require years of sacrifice and will most certainly challenge our reso More...
Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard Harris Maroney Jr. of Linden announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Holston Adair, to Jason Scott Busby. Mr. Busby is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Busby of St. Stephens. More...
Rondallyn and LeBarry Jones of Jackson and Lee Author Perine of Mobile announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, LaRhonda Donner, to Lezeric Braggs. Mr. Braggs is the son of Linda Faye and Willie L. Williams of McIntosh. More...
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Coleman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a week-long family vacation stay at the Grand View cabin in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. The trip included their children, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Coleman and Mr. and Mrs. More...
