May 24, 2012 RSS feed / News

Fireworks on tap in Jackson for July 4th

During the Tuesday, May 22 meeting of the Jackson City Council, council members voted to approve a fireworks show for the upcoming July 4th holiday. More...

Fewer days off for students and teachers this coming school year

Clarke County public school students and teachers alike will find themselves with about five fewer days off because of a new law passed by the Alabama Legislature mandating beginning and ending dates for the school year. More...

Millry Town Councilman Troy Mitchell dies

Millry Town Councilman Troy Mitchell died May 16 at the age of 57 as the result of health issues. Mitchell, a former educator, had served on the council for 16 years. More...

Man arrested by JPD for possession of weapon

A Mobile man was arrested by Jackson Police Officer Jonathan Downey, May 20, and charged with possession of brass knuckles. According to the report, Officer Downey stopped Valentino Tyler Counsel around 6:20 p.m. More...

Israeli Good Will Ambassador to visit Jackson May 31

Clarke County People First in conjunction with St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Jackson will host Ravid Steinpress on Thursday, May 31 at 1 p.m. at St. Peter’s parish hall. More...

Triplets are top achievers

Triplets Quinn, Abigail and Hight Finch, who are sixth graders at Jackson Academy, were recognized as the top achievers in their class, Monday, May 14, during graduation ceremonies at the First Baptist Church in Jackson. More...