November 10, 2011 RSS feed / News

Four sentenced in WashCo Circuit Court

Four persons learned their fate during criminal jury week in Washington County Circuit Court. No cases were tried by jury. Daniel Boykin pled guilty to discharging a gun into an occupied building and received a five-year suspended sentence. More...

Kelly named to board of advisors for GospelSongwriter.com

GospelSongwriter.Com has added Phil Kelly of Jackson to its board of advisors. More...

Asphalt plant construction stirring up dust

A resident of Love Road, Grove Hill, near the site where a new asphalt plant is planned, asked the Clarke County Commission for help in keeping the dust down from the operation during construction and once it is operating. More...

Scenes from 29th Annual Jackson Fall Festival

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Winners of Annual Fall Festival events announced

Awards announced for Bob Smith Memorial Antique Auto Show The following trophies and awards were announced this week for participants in the 29th Annual Bob Smith Memorial Antique Auto Show. Trophies More...

Fred’s to honor military families on Veterans Day, November 11

The nation’s military families will get a special salute from Fred’s Super Dollar store on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, by receiving a 10 percent discount on their entire purchase. More...

WashCo Sheriff reports multiple drug arrests

The Washington County Sheriff’s Department reported multiple arrests for illegal drug possession during the past week. Chase Andrew Snow, 25, Chadwick L. Rutledge, 32, and Christopher Allen Weaver, 35, all of McIntosh were arrested Nov. More...

JPD reports thefts

The Jackson Police Department responded to several theft reports during the past week. According to reports, a purse containing cash and other items was reported stolen Nov. 5 at 1:30 p.m. from a Jeep Cherokee parked at Windsor Manor on Elm Street. More...

Kuhn named CEO of Capstone Bank

Locally owned Capstone Bank has announced the appointment of Robert W. Kuhn, as chief executive officer of the bank. More...

LP plant near Thomasville to remain stagnant

“The bad news today is we will not reveal any impending change to the [OSB] mill,” Jamie Barnes of Louisiana Pacific told Clarke County commissioners Tuesday. “The good news is we are still a viable company,” he added. More...

‘Spooky Tales’ at library

White Smith Memorial Library in Jackson hosted “Spooky Tales” on Oct. 27 in observance of Halloween. Above, library employee, Wayne Roney, joins in the festivities. More...

Bass tournament winners

Winners of the Second Annual Fall Festival Bass Tournament, sponsored by the Pine City Anglers Fishing Club, (L-R) are Wayne Kimbrell and Kenny Clark who had the highest total weight of 12.43 lbs. More...

Free help offered for Medicare, prescriptions and legal issues

People who are eligible for Medicare can receive free help in choosing among Medicare medical and prescription drug plans for 2012 at enrollment events on Monday, Nov. 14, in Pine Hill; on Wednesday, Nov. 16 in Thomasville; on Thursday, Nov. More...