The Alabama Power Board of Directors recently elected Scott Moore vice president with responsibility for transmission. He will assume his new assignment Aug. 18. More...

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System- Auburn University, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources-Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, and USDA’s Wildlife Services will be hosting a seminar on managing wild pig damage. More...

RSVP uniform pants drive The Retired Senior Volunteers are collecting new and used school uniform pants to be distributed free to needy school children in Clarke County in recognition of “9/11, Day of Service”. More...

Former Leroy High School standouts, quarterback Clint Moseley and wide receiver Sammie Coates, have both been making noise this fall as they compete to earn starting jobs for the Auburn Tigers. More...

The Jackson Academy volleyball team started the season last week. The Eagles lost to Clarke Prep 25-13, 25-6 and 25- 14 and to Meadowview 25-19, 25-14 and 25-9. More...

Jilly Hilt was selected as the 2012 Swimmer of the Year for the Jackson Waverunners. Each summer the Mobile Optimist Club recognizes area student athletes and awards their accomplishments. More...

Marriage license applications for past two weeks Gabriel Maynard Kennedy, to Dajana Plotner; Stanley Edward Gladney, to Emma Marie Pugh; Corey Damon Mitchell, to Deangela Dione Chapman; Thomas John White, to Tammra Danette Dalton; Pace Wells Bozeman More...

Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail during the week of Aug. 14-21 include: Jacob Bagby, 21, probation violation, arrested by Life Tech. More...

The Washington County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests during the past week: •Christina L. Singleton, 29, of Tibbie was arrested Aug. More...