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January 12, 2012 / Front Page

Coach Powell honored at GoDaddy.com Bowl festivities

Jackson High School football coach and athletic director Danny Powell had been named a Champion of Life. At the GoDaddy.com Bowl Mayor’s Luncheon last Friday, Powell, along with 11 other people were presented with a plaques. More...

Moye seeks second commission term

Tyrone Moye is seeking reelection to the District 4 seat on the Clarke County Commission. Moye is the manager of Jackson Memorial Funeral Home. More...

Stallworth wants Clarke County Circuit Clerk job

Court Clerk Berneta Stallworth has announced she will seek the office of Clarke County Circuit Clerk as a Democratic candidate once again. More...

Special Sections

Church

Church Calendar

Benefit singing Saturday, Jan. 14 Whatley Assembly Whatley Assembly of God will have a benefit singing Saturday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. featuring the Dixie Disciples along with others. More...

First Methodist Youth visit Georgia

Some of the senior high youth at the First United Methodist Church of Jackson took a trip to Pine Mountain, Ga. More...

Spiritual Beliefs

He is the ‘Horn of my salvation’

Pastor E.C. Russell
First Assembly of God

Psalm 18:2 “The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.” God is our deliverer and high tower. More...

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Sports

Basketball offers lots of action across area

Jackson High School Boys Jackson High School has posted one loss and three wins since Dec. 29, when they participated in the Washington County High School Christmas Tournament. They were defeated 64-60 by B.C. More...

Caleb Snyder kills first deer

Caleb Snyder, 11, killed his first deer while hunting in the Zimco area with his uncle Mike Horton and cousin Grey Horton. He is the son of Renee Horton and the grandson of Jimmy and Dean Horton. More...

Lady Eagles win region game

Above, Carley Wade drives the ball down court for the Lady Eagles. More...

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For the Record

Clarke County Sheriff’s Report

Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail during the week of Jan. 3-10 include: Marlon Marchez McMillian, 28, drug court, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff’s Dept. More...

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ADMH Meet and Greet tonight in Jackson - Free Access

A Meet and Greet town hall-style meeting with Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) Commissioner Zelia Baugh will be conducted at 6:30 p.m., tonight (Thursday) at the James E. Arrington City Hall Complex in Jackson. More...

Man accused of attempted theft at Jackson church

Jackson Police arrested a local man late Wednesday, Jan. More...

GOP gives it another go in Washington County

By Ellen Williams
SA Reporter

The Executive Committee of the newly reorganized Washington County GOP held its second meeting on Jan. 10 at the Washington County Public Library. Theron Williams, chairman, presided. More...

Rhone vies for re-election

Rhondel Rhone has announced that he is seeking a sixth term on the Clarke County Commission representing District 5. Rhone is the senior member of the county commission and was first elected in 1992. More...

Walker looks to fill circuit clerk spot

Sherry Fleaka Walker, 41, has qualified with the Alabama Republican Party as a candidate for Clarke County Circuit Clerk. More...

News

Healthcare Authority of Clarke County, Alabama created

By Arthur McLean

The regional hospital committee established by the Clarke County Development Foundation is now an authority. The Clarke County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the formation of the Healthcare Authority of Clarke County, Alabama. More...

Two charged with night hunting in WashCo

By Evan Carden
SA Editor

Two Wilmer men face charges of night hunting following their arrest by a Washington County Deputy. According to Dep. More...

Events to honor memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Several area events in honor of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are planned for Monday, Jan. 16, as part of the national observance of the civil rights leader’s birthday. Annual Motorcade More...

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Coming Events

Mark Your Calendar

ClarkeCo ADC to host Dr. King Prayer Breakfast The Clarke County Chapter of the Alabama Democratic Committee will gather for their monthly meeting Thursday, Jan. 12, 6 p.m., at the Grove Hill Town Hall. More...

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Editorials

Congress Reports

Was Obama’s recess appointment underhanded?

Jo Bonner

Last Wednesday, the Obama administration set off a firestorm with its “recess appointment” of the head of a controversial new government financial regulation bureau as well as three new members to the National Labor Relations Board. More...