
THIEVES IN THE NIGHT
The Jackson Police Department is investigating three burglaries of retail stores and said evidence points to out-of-state suspects. A group of unidentified suspects entered at least three stores the night of Sept. 22 by cutting...

Magic at Jackson High
Buffy “Mr. Magic” Coleman came to Clarke County Friday to try and guide young lives down a positive path. Coleman, who once tried out for the Harlem Globetrotters, said he has spoken to more than...
$19.1 million budget approved for Clarke County
The Clarke County Commission approved a $19.1 million budget for the 2024 fiscal year Tuesday which is larger than normal because of one-time revenue sources. County administrator Christy Roberts said the budget includes $3.9 million...

Recreation building gets new name
The Jackson City Council unanimously voted on Sept. 12 to name the recreational building on Highway 177 the Clarke-Pernell Recreation Center. The facility is named for Eloise Clarke Pernell and Mack L. Pernell, who were...
Irvin faces sentence for slaying on porch
A Thomasville man faces 20 years to life imprisonment for murder when he is sentenced next week by Clarke County Circuit Court Judge C. Robert Montgomery. In June, a jury found Jeremiah Wesley Irvin guilty...

Knock out addiction
Supporters of “Knock Out Addiction” hosted a rally in Jackson on Sept. 16 to generate awareness of the dangers of illegal drugs. Hosted at the Jackson fairgrounds, participants were treated to a day of games,...

Proposed solar projects could bring 250 jobs
Three solar electricity projects are being proposed in southeastern Clarke County which could power 37,500 homes, stimulate up to $55...

Moye joins region leaders at D.C. conference
Clarke County Commission Chairman Tyrone Moye, front right, recently attended a day-long conference at the White House in Washington, D.C....
Man indicted on charges involving road grader
A Clarke County man has been indicted on charges he took, operated and damaged a road grader belonging to the...
Jackson City Council approves $15.4 million budget for FY 2021
The Jackson City Council approved a budget of $15.4 million for fiscal year 2024 on Tuesday evening. The city’s portion...

Interns network to the top at BASF
Four college students spent the summer gaining real-world experience, networking with peers and expanding their skill sets during their paid...

50 Years Ago, November 1972
This page is sponsored by Frank Woodson in remembrance of his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. G. E. “Red” Woodson and...

50 Years Ago, October 1972
This page is sponsored by Frank Woodson in remembrance of his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. G. E. “Red” Woodson and...
CHURCH BRIEFS
The St. James AME Church family will honor their pastor, the Rev. Ivory James and his wife, Sis. Mary James,...
We’ll work till Jesus comes, and then some
Every generation has slang or shorthand spoken to members of that generation. It’s been a while since anyone said, “Hey...
CHURCH BRIEFS
The Free Mission District Association in Jackson announces a Christian Leadership School (CLS) to be presented at Mt. Olive No....
CHURCH BRIEFS
The officers and members of the Bethlehem Baptist Church of Winn Community of Jackson, are inviting everyone to attend their...
Homecoming/Revival
Pastor Marcus Kelley of Word of Truth Fellowship Church, Jackson, will be the guest speaker Sunday, Sept. 24, at 2...

Community Calendar
Annual Fall Festival The annual Downtown Jackson Forestry Festival will be held Saturday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. until 4...

Community CALENDAR
Annual Fall Festival The annual Downtown Jackson Forestry Festival will be held Saturday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. until 4...

Community Calendar
Mt. Olive No. 2 plans special upcoming events Pastor Stevenson E. Tullis Sr. and the Mt. Olive No. Two Baptist...

Community Calendar
Mt. Olive No. 2 plans special upcoming events Pastor Stevenson E. Tullis Sr. and theMt. Olive No. Two Baptist Churchfamily...
Community Calendar
Heart of Dixie Collector’s Club The Heart of Dixie Collector’s Club meetings, the last Tuesday of each month, at Jack’s...

Excelling students!
Students have been working hard at Jackson Intermediate School and they were recognized for their excellence. These students have gone...

Harlem Wizards to visit local schools
The Harlem Wizards will appear at Clarke County and Jackson high schools on Friday, according to team spokesperson Buffy “Mr....

McIntosh woman to begin medical studies at Columbia University
Rubyen Patrick Hunteria Nelson of McIntosh donned her white coat on Aug. 11 at the Vagelos College of Physicians and...

JPD hosts Back-To-School celebration!
The Jackson Police Department hosted a Back-To-School Bash Saturday, Aug. 5 for area students. There was lots of food and...

Retired teachers announce plans for district meeting
The Clarke County Retired Teachers Association will participate in their district meeting Friday, Aug. 25th. The campus of Coastal Alabama,...

Roads vital (and political) for Alabama
Roads and bridges have been vital to Alabama since its creation. This is probably true of most states; however, it...

Credit card debt at all-time high
Viewed in the context of recent history, the milestone is alarming. The recent quarterly report of household debt issued by...

The rising cost of a car
If you can’t afford a new car now, it’s not going to get easier. Supposedly the average new car price...

Use vote, not impeachment
I want to urge all men and women to call or write letters to your congressman and U.S. senators to...

The Sons Of Asaph
Southern Baptists chose the book of Psalms for special study a few years back. When I preached from book three,...

Saying Goodbye
Saying goodbye in different languages is interesting. For example, in Greek it is Yasou (YAH-soo), in Hebrew it is Shalom...
Raffle set to help local pastor
Gun raffle chances are being sold to help Chatom Baptist youth pastor Brett Green, who will undergo a kidney transplant...
October vows announced
Mr. and Mrs. David Skipper of Grove Hill happily announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Mary Barnes...
JHS class of ‘83 celebrates 40 years
The Jackson High School class of 1983 met at Doshia’s at the Bank to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Attending the...
Fashion show fun!
The First Annual Senior Center Fashion Show was held on Aug. 28 at the Jackson Senior Center. Seventeen ladies participated...
Clarke County Arrest Report
Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail Sept. 19, through Sept. 25, 2023 include the following: Tyrone Hill, 44, domestic...
Jackson Police Report
Officers with the Jackson Police Department reported the following report for Sept. 18 - 25: Renney Scott, 25, theft of...
Washington County Arrest Report
Washington County Sheriff’s Report The following arrests were made by the Washington County Sheriff’s deputies from Sept. 18 - 25:...
Of Record and Note
The following deeds were recorded by the Clarke County Probate Office: MarriagesSept. 18-Sept. 22 Brittney Sharron Chapman to Lorenzo Montay...
Clarke County Arrest Report
Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail September 12, 2023 through September 18, 2023 include the following: Damone Donaldson, 31,...