June 21, 2012 RSS feed / News

One arrested, one sought in separate shoplifting incidents

According to information released by the Jackson Police Department, a Chatom man was charged, June 12, after he was allegedly observed shoplifting at the Walmart Supercenter. More...

‘Team Maggie’ blood drive planned for Friday

The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive in honor of Jackson Intermediate School (JIS) Maggie Carlisle on Friday, June 22. The “Team Maggie” drive will be at JIS from 1-6 p.m. More...

New law allows veterans to be identified on their driver’s licenses

Governor Robert Bentley has signed a bill into law that will allow veterans to have a special endorsement placed on their driver’s licenses. The bill was sponsored by Rep. More...

School bus drivers required to have physical exams

The recent signing of the Lieutenant Dexter Holcomb Act by Governor Robert Bentley puts in place new requirements for any person driving a school bus or transporting students. More...

Hometown Celebration June 30 in Thomasville

Thomasville will have its annual Hometown Celebration Saturday, June 30, in downtown Thomasville. Things will start at 5 p.m. with a children’s parade down West Front Street. Vendors will be opening shop at 5 p.m. More...

McIntosh home invasion suspect in custody

A man accused last week of a home invasion in the McIntosh area is now incarcerated in the Washington County Jail. More...

Bluegrass gospel program planned for June 29 at Bailey’s Gospel Barn

For those who enjoy good ole’ fashion bluegrass gospel music, Bailey’s Gospel Barn, located on U.S. Highway 43 in Wagarville, will offer a singing Friday, June 29, at 6 p.m. More...

IRS urges nearly 6,000 Alabama tax preparers to take required test soon

The Internal Revenue Service announced this week that more than 13,000 Alabama tax preparers have now registered with the agency, as required by recent regulations, but nearly 6,000 of them must take an IRS competency examination by Dec. More...

FSA county committee nominations begin

USDA Alabama Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Daniel Robinson announced that the nomination period for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees began Friday, June 15. More...

‘Cool’ finds made at last St. Stephens dig of the season

I don’t have to tell you that summer is here. The temperature during our last dig at Old St. Stephens in May reached 97 degrees. It was hot, but we worked under shade in a nice breeze so it wasn’t too bad. More...