January 12, 2012 RSS feed / Front Page

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’

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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...

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...

Editorials

Congress Reports

Was Obama’s recess appointment underhanded?

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...

Political Cartoon

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Bradley due recognition

Jackson Fire Chief Neal Bradley retired at the end of 2011, after serving 25 years as the department’s head and more than 40 years as a member of the volunteer organization. More...

People

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Little to celebrate 50th anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Little of Jackson will be honored at a golden anniversary reception Sunday, Jan. 22, at the Kimbell House in Jackson from 2-4 p.m. More...

Lillie Smith retires after 45 years with Vanity Fair

Lillie Smith of the Toddtown community retired Friday, Dec. 16, 2011 after 45 years of service with Vanity Fair. Her employment with the company began Sept. 12, 1966. More...

Hentschel-Johnston final plans announced

Carli Virginia Hentschel and Connie Claiborne Johnston III will exchange vows on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at 2 o’clock in the afternoon at the First United Methodist Church in Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. More...