May 10, 2012 RSS feed / News

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Officer Mike Nelson now enforcing laws on the Tombigbee

By Evan Carden
SA Editor
Boaters on the Tombigbee River may soon notice a new face patrolling the waters. More...

One acquitted on murder charge in WashCo

By Frank Harwell
SA Correspondent

Four persons were convicted and one was acquitted last week in Washington County Circuit Court. Scottie R. Boykin was acquitted of murder after the only jury trial. Michelle L. More...

Washington County Hall of Fame inducts community leaders, music icons

By Evan Carden
SA Editor

The Washington County Hall of Fame Committee of the Washington County Museum Board conducted its annual induction of Washington County citizens who it has determined have made a difference in the lives of county residents. Early Reed More...

New Jackson business offers children’s clothing

This Saturday, a new children’s clothing store will conduct a grand opening, beginning at 10 a.m., in Jackson. More...

‘Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week’ observed

Governor Robert Bentley recently proclaimed May 6- 12 as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week in Alabama, coinciding with both National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week and National Mental Health Month, observed annually in May. More...

Rain barrel workshop offered to area residents

Chris Miller of the Auburn University Marine Extension and Research Center along with Denise Heubach of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System will be conducting a rain barrel workshop for area residents on Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m.-noon, at the Jo More...

Drill simulates chemical spill

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Eight charged with drug distribution

The Clarke County Drug Task Force arrested eight Grove Hill residents Monday and Tuesday for selling or otherwise distributing drugs. More...

Slide area on Madison Road slated for repair

The county plans to begin work to repair a slide area on Madison Road (County Route 33) between Gainestown and Barlow Bend the week of May 21, Clarke County Engineer Danny Overton told county commissioners at Monday’s work session. More...

Corrections

•In the April 26 edition of The South Alabamian a picture of Aaron’s donating two 42” televisions to The Arc of Clarke County residential home containe an error. More...

Jackson Fire Department receives Humvee at no cost

By Evan Carden
SA Editor

During the Tuesday, May 8 meeting of the Jackson City Council, Fire Chief Bobby Brooks and Assistant Fire Chief Mike Furr reported that the department had received a military Humvee at not cost. More...

Alvin Callier represents Alabama ADAPT at rally in Washington, D.C.

ADAPT board member and local champion of rights for those with disabilities, Alvin Dwight Callier, of Grove Hill, recently participated in a rally at the U.S. Supreme Court Plaza in Washington, D.C., demanding support for the Affordable Care Act. More...

Fingerprinting class presented

Jackson Police Officer Arvis Slack (left) recently presented a fingerprinting class to Ms. Wilhelm’s fifth grade class at Jackson Intermediate School. More...