A Jackson woman died in the early morning hours Tuesday, April 10, as the result of injuries she received Monday, April 9, in an automobile crash that occurred shortly after noon on U.S. More...
Probate Judge Charles Singleton told the Washington County Commission that the ADECA grant for the courthouse renovation contains a “Buy American” clause: products manufactured and produced in the United States shall be used in ADECA gran More...
Elder Richardson to celebrate anniversary The AOH Church of God in the Winn community will honor Elder James and Carolyn Richardson Wednesday, April 11 thru Friday, April 13 at 7 nightly. More...
The University of Southern Mississippi hand bell choir, Carillon, will present a concert Sunday, April 15, 6 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Jackson. More...
How do we remain true to principles of the Gospel in an ever-changing world?
Dr. Tim Huie First Baptist Church Jackson
I was recently talking to a young couple, and I made mention of the name “Percy Sledge.” Now, if you are of my generation you would instantly recognize that name, and tie it in with his hit song “When a man loves a woman!” Thi More...
The more things change, the more they stay the same
Chris Sherman
First off, hello everyone! And it’s nice to be back! If you do not know who I am, let me fill you in real fast. I am from Jackson and just two short years ago I wrote in this same space as the Sports Editor for the South Alabamian! More...
The Leroy Bears wrapped up their eighth consecutive area championship and 12th out of the last 13 years by sweeping the Choctaw County Tigers Friday at Pop Powell Stadium. LHS finished the week with a sweep over their arch-rival, the Jackson Aggies. More...
Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail during the week of April 3-10 include: Yancy Xavier Dumas, 28, four counts negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument, $983.78 bond, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff’s Dept. More...
The Washington County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests during the past week: *Larry David Bailey Jr., 39, of Chunchula was arrested April 2 and charged with first and second degree criminal mischief, unauthorized use of a ve More...
Judge Gaines McCorquodale Johnny West McClain Jr., probation revocation, receiving stolen property second degree, murder, burglary second degree, two counts assault second degree. Gary Wayne Hicks, attempted murder. More...
CCARC’s annual fund-raiser Spring Jubilee Smokin’ in the Pines is scheduled for this Saturday. CCARC Director Terry Pezent said the organization has adopted the national Arc brand, which will be unveiled during this year’s event. More...
For approximately 12 years, Theo Lewis of Jackson has received support from Clarke County Arc and has held several different jobs during that time. More...
The Jackson Police Department reported that a Leroy man received what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries in a collision, Sunday, April 8, near the intersection of J.W. Andrews Highway and U.S. Highway 43. More...
Mayor Richard Long, during the Tuesday, April 10 meeting of the Jackson City Council, announced the city had received a $25,000 recreation grant to help with the $49,000 estimated cost of installing lights at the new softball field adjacent to the mu More...
The price to ensure comfortable temperatures in the Clarke County Courthouse isn’t cheap. Tuesday, county commissioners agreed to a service agreement with Carrier totaling $18,674 a year for five years to keep up the units in the courthouse. More...
ClarkeCo. ADC meeting The Clarke County Chapter of the Alabama Democratic Committee monthly meeting will be Thursday, April 12, 7 p.m., at Grove Hill Town Hall. Tyrone Moye is chairman. More...
Dear Editor, Once again our family required the services of the ER at Jackson Medical Center. As in the past, we were treated with utmost compassion. Our needs were seen to quickly and efficiently. More...
Dear Editor: My heart is deeply saddened over a recently published article titled “Clarke Co school system must pay Pugh thousands in back travel expense”. More...
I can’t help but wonder where the chaperones were at the school in Mobile where the inappropriate dancing was going on at the prom? I am not sure I would have called it “dancing”. More...
Final wedding plans have been announced for Carly Elizabeth Gates and Jon Richard Harvey for Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 3 o’clock in the afternoon, at the First Assembly of God in Jackson. More...
Laura Mable Rotch and Daniel Kane Taylor have announced their final wedding plans for Saturday, April 14, 2012, at 6 o’clock in the evening, at the First Baptist Church of Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ivy Rotch Jr. of Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. More...
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