The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded Joe M. Gillmore Elementary School in Jackson a $3,000 grant. The Back-to-School Grant will fund programs, equipment, materials or software for the school’s library or literacy program. More...
A Clarke County resident complained to the Clarke County Commission Monday about the new garbage pickup system and charged that the 95-gallon carts are not large enough for some families. More...
Last week, the Grove Hill Town Council purchased a $189 sign for the new police department that will relocate from town hall to the recently purchased Stringer home next door but postponed renovations because not enough bids for the work have been re More...
The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce and AIDT (Alabama Industrial Development Training) will offer a leadership training course Sept.14-15, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Hampton Inn in Jackson. Cost is $25 per person. More...
A Saraland man recently profiled on WALA Fox 10’s Fugitive Files was apprehended Thursday, Aug. 18 by Washington County Sheriff Richard Stringer. More...
The Clarke County Commission adopted redrawn commission and school board districts Tuesday following a public hearing on Monday that drew no criticisms and only a modest turnout of individuals interested in the plan. More...
Harper Head Start will hold an open house and orientation on Saturday, Sept. 3, 9 a.m. until 12 noon. During this time parents will meet their child’s teacher and complete required enrollment documents. More...
Above, those who participate in programs at the Jackson Senior Center were treated to homemade ice cream Friday, Aug. 19, to celebrate Senior Citizens Day, which was Sunday, Aug. 21. More...
At the Aug. 22 Washington County Commission meeting, Commissioner Carl Simpson (District 4) expressed displeasure with how Washington County’s water systems are managed. More...
PowerSouth employees at Lowman Power Plant proved their awareness and dedication to safety by completing a second full year without a lost-time injury on July 13, which means no employee missed work due to an injury suffered on the job. More...
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