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Church

Rev. Jon Russell to speak at First Assembly Sunday, Sept. 4

The Rev. Jon E. Russell will be the guest speaker at First Assembly of God on Sunday, Sept. 4 at 10:45 a.m. More...

Angel Food Ministries grows at Jackson FUMC

Jackson First United Methodist Church is a host site for Angel Food Ministries. After two months of service to the area, the ministry continues to grow. More...

Church Calendar

St. Paul Baptist hosting revival The St. Paul Baptist Church of Salitpa will continue their revival through Friday, Sept. 2. The Rev. Henry Robinson of Houston, Texas is the evangelist for the week. The Rev. Hurley James is the pastor. More...

Editorials

EDITOR’S NOTES

Remembering 9/11 and searching for a friend

I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing 10 years ago when terrorists attacked the World Trade Center in New York City. I am certain almost everyone remembers where they were as well. More...

Political Cartoon

Full Story

‘A generous man will prosper.....’

Dear Editor: More...

People

White - Harrington engagement announced

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Clark of Grove Hill and Larry White of Mobile announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela Jeanelle White, to Stephen McKinney Harrington, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve B. Harrington of Mobile. More...

Blanton - Smith to wed Sept. 10

Starletta Helen Blanton and Bobby Dean Smith Jr. announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Rebecca Blanton and Jeff Blanton of Monroeville. Mr. More...

50th anniversary celebration honors Mr. and Mrs. Pezent

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pezent of Jackson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 13, 2011 at a private dinner party hosted by their children at the Magnolia Grill in Grove Hill. Kathryn Robinson and Charles Pezent were married on Aug. More...

‘Bath salts’ put Jackson store clerk in hot water

A Jackson store clerk faces felony charges following the execution of a search warrant Friday, Aug. 26, at the Pit Stop on Forest Avenue. More...

Harris Grocery murder trial to get under way

Jury selection for the trial for the murder of Wagarville store owner Ray Wheat began in Washington County this week. Corey Wimbley of Wagarville and Juan Crayton of McIntosh, are charged in the Dec. More...

Ronald McDonald plans Sept. 20 visit to Jackson

Paul Giardina, executive director of the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) of Mobile was the featured speaker at the Aug. 23 meeting of the Jackson Kiwanis Club and announced that the famous clown Ronald McDonald would visit Jackson Sept. More...

News

JPD reports drug and theft arrests

Drug arrest According to Jackson Police Chief Charles Burge, Robert Earl Jones, 21, David A. Dobbins, 19 and Kenya Patrice Gamble, 18, all of Thomasville, were arrested Aug. More...

Active shooter training

Officers from a number of law enforcement agencies participated in active shooter training, Wednesday, Aug. 24 and Thursday, Aug. 25, at the old Coffeeville High School. More...

Consolidation of WashCo water boards proves complicated

At the Aug. More...

Coming Events

Mark Your Calendar

‘Special Called Meeting’ Jackson City Hall, Friday There will be a “Special Called Meeting” on Friday, Sept. 2, at 12 noon, at Jackson City Hall in the Council Chambers to consider approving Supplemental Agreement No. More...

Education

Coffeeville school closing results in windfall for system

The Clarke County school system will realize a one-year windfall of over $1 million in fiscal 2011-12 because of the closing of Coffeeville Elementary and High School. More...

Connected with Germany

Manuel Fromme, a German vendor recently working at ThyssenKrupp in Calvert, asked a Jackson firefighter, employed at the plant for a tag and patch from the Jackson Fire Department to take back to his More...

Sports

Aggies rout Bulldogs 41-6

The Jackson Aggies scored on their first three possessions and never looked back as they beat county foe Clarke County 41-6 before a standing room only crowd at H.G. Prim Stadium Thursday night. More...

Nine is lucky number for WCHS; not so for Bears

The Washington County Bulldogs ended nine years of frustration last Friday as they beat county foe Leroy 14-7 at Palmer Stadium in front of a packed house. More...

Demons crush Cottage Hill

The McIntosh Demons earned a huge season-opening win as they beat Cottage Hill 39-7 last Friday night at home. Demarcus Barnes started the game’s scoring with a 7-yard run with 9:55 left in the first quarter. More...

For the Record

ClarkeCo Sheriff’s Report

Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail during the week of Aug. More...

WashCo Sheriff’s Report

The Washington County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests during the past week: *Colundus B. Moore, 30, of Wagarville was arrested Aug. 22 on a grand jury indictment and charged with distribution of a controlled substance. More...

Local woodworker to be on T.V.

Bud Rogers, of Jackson, known for his woodworking abilities, will be featured on television Friday, Sept. 2, 9 p.m., Sept. 3, 12:30 p.m. and on Friday, Dec. 2. More...