September 29, 2011 RSS feed / Front Page

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New board members welcomed

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Improvements under way at Jackson pound

By Evan Carden
SA Editor

During his report at the Tuesday, Sept. 27 meeting of the Jackson City Council, Mayor Richard Long said the city continues to make improvements at the city’s dog pound, following complaints by local citizens of its condition. More...

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Church

Church Calendar

Revival at St. John Baptist Saint John Baptist Church in Gainestown invites all to attend their revival services concluding tonight, Thursday, Sept. 29, 7:30, with the Rev. Willie Causey, pastor of St. Matthew Church in Manila, as the evangelist. More...

Jackson Church of Christ embraces mission work in Mateo, Honduras

The Jackson Church of Christ has been involved in mission work in Honduras for more than 15 years, with 15 different members making the trip to Mateo, Honduras. More...

Fall meeting announced for ‘Women in Winter’ at New Hope No. 1 Baptist Church

Women in Winter, a ministry organized in Clarke County to unite Christian women from area churches, will have their fall meeting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5 at New Hope No. 1 Baptist Church in Thomasville where Dr. Lee E. Nelson is the pastor. More...

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Editorials

Congress Reports

Tax increases won’t create new jobs
Jo Bonner

Americans are fed up, and it’s no wonder. More...

Political Cartoon

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WashCo BOE member responds to Sept. 15 redistricting article

Dear Editor, More...

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People

CCERA hosts first meeting of 2011-12

The Clarke County Education Retirees Association (CCERA) began the 2011- 2012 year with a meeting Thursday, Sept. 15, at Jackson Steakhouse. President Wilma Day welcomed more than 30 attendees, including two new members. More...

Preparing for annual yard sale

Members of the Four Seasons Garden Club are getting ready for their annual yard sale to be held at the Stewart Buick building on College Ave. More...

White Smith Memorial Library Storytime

“Whiskers” the mouse will visit 3 and 4-year-olds during Storytime on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at White Smith Memorial Library in Jackson. More...

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For the Record

WashCo Sheriff’s Report

The Washington County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests during the past week: *Derrick O. Simon, 40, of Jackson was arrested Sept. 18 and charged with DUI. Bond was set at $1,500. *Richard T. More...

Clarke County Sheriff’s Report

Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail during the week of Sept. 20-27 include: More...

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Student brings gun to McIntosh High School

By Evan Carden
SA Editor

Two 14-year-old male McIntosh High School students may face charges resulting from an incident in which one allegedly took a loaded handgun to school, Friday, Sept. 23, and passed it to the other who took it home on a Washington County school bus. More...

Horse shot and killed in Sunflower

The Washington County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the shooting death of a horse in the Sunflower community. More...

Council passes budget of nearly $7.5 million

By Evan Carden
SA Editor

The Jackson City Council, Tuesday, Sept. 28, passed a balanced budget of nearly $7.5 million for the 2011/12 fiscal year that begins Oct. 1. More...

News

Conducts annual safety drill

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Purse thieves caught after manhunt in Helwestern

Two individuals believed to have been involved in several purse snatchings in the area were apprehended after a manhunt in the Helwestern community Sept. 21. More...

Theft and forgery investigated by JPD

By Evan Carden
SA Editor

The Jackson Police Department is investigating a burglary reported Sept. 24 in the 400 block of Forest Avenue, in which a green Mongoose brand bicycle was reported stolen. More...

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Coming Events

Mark Your Calendar

‘Trade Day’in Coffeeville For all who have something to sell, or just want to shop, there will be a “Trade Day” on the lawn of Coffeeville Town Hall on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Set-up will begin at 7:30 a.m. More...

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Education

WashCo schools’ financial officer says outlook may be a little brighter

By Ellen Williams
SA Reporter

Chief Financial Officer Larry Moss told the Washington County Board of Education on Sept. 27 that the financial outlook for the year ending may be a bit brighter for the school system than earlier anticipated. More...

WashCo Board of Education a no-show for CFLC meeting

By Ellen Williams
SA Reporter

Citizens for Local Control (CFLC) held its second public meeting Tuesday, Sept. More...

Fifth graders

Jackson Intermediate School 5th graders chosen as “Citizens of the Month” are, front (L-R): Shendra Washington, Amber Branch and Jacambria Gilmore; back: Maggie Autrey, Noah Wheat, Jerret More...

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Sports

Aggies win ‘Battle of the `Bigbee’

By Ross Wood

For several minutes it looked as though the Jackson-Leroy clash would come down to the last person holding the ball as the two teams scored 21 combined points. More...

Bulldogs bring pain to Wildcats

A huge second quarter blew open a tight game as the Washington County Bulldogs easily won the Highway 17 showdown 35-0 at Jordan-Wilcox Stadium last Friday night in Chatom. More...

Jackson Academy cruises past Coosa

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The South Alabamian

Jackson Academy’s football team had been looking forward to a rematch with last year’s 1A state champions, Coosa Valley, who defeated the Eagles 14-12 last year. More...

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