Gov. Ivey dines at new restaurant
Gov. Kay Ivey was in Jackson Wednesday, May 18 to award $10,000 in grant funds to the local fire department. She dinned with a group of city leaders, firefighters, police officers and others at the...
Smith and Hunt will compete for Clarke sheriff
There was little surprise in the two races for Clarke County sheriff. Incumbent Sheriff DeWayne Smith easily won the Republican nomination in Tuesday’s voting while Michael Hunt won the Democratic nomination. The two will compete...
Clarke Development Foundation shouldn’t be just a Thomasville or north county group, says chairman
A call for volunteers for the Clarke County Development Foundation was heard by the commissioners at their meeting Monday morning. Andy Denton, chairman of the CCDF that oversees several smaller 501c3 nonprofit groups, discussed the...
Chancey, Haag win races for Clarke Commission
Two incumbent Clarke County commissioners were ousted in Tuesday’s voting by challenging Republican opponents. Abbey Walker Haag won the Republican nomination in District 1 over two opponents, incumbent Commissioner Stan Hutto and Jake Faust. Haag...
Clarke school board already readying for new year
The Clarke County Board of Education attended to a long list of personnel items at the May 19 meeting — new hires, transfers, retirements and resignations. In his remarks, Superintendent of Education Larry Bagley said,...
Nurse offers services to Washington County Jail
A nurse with experience working with prison and jail inmates offered her services for the Washington County Jail to county commissioners at their meeting Monday. Sheriff Richard Stringer opened the discussion by reminding commissioners of...
In memory of fallen heroes
American flags adorn the lawn of Jackson Medical Center, placed in memory of fallen soldiers by hospital auxiliary members. For...
Mayor expresses gratitude to Gov. Ivey for recent Jackson visit
The regular meeting of the Jackson City Council was held Monday, May 23, due to Tuesday’s Primary Election. All council...
Odom to be district judge, Stringer wins sheriff’s race in Washington County
Chatom attorney Alex Odom was the big winner in the Washington County district judge’s race, receiving nearly 86% of the...
Clarence Carpenter, age 95 gets high school diploma
On Thursday, May 19, Jackson resident Clarence Carpenter, 95, had a very unexpected and special surprise. Former Washington County Superintendent...
Strange But True
* Idaho is the only U.S. state to explicitly declare that cannibalism is illegal. * In 2001, the FBI warned...
50 Years Ago, April 1972
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50 Years Ago, March 1972
.is page is sponsored in memory of Ed and JoAnn Grisham, by Bill & Sandy (Grisham) Robinson
50 Years Ago, February 1972
.is page is sponsored in memory of Ed and JoAnn Grisham,by Bill & Sandy (Grisham) Robinson
50 Years Ago, January 1972
.is page is sponsored in memory of Ed and JoAnn Grisham,by Bill & Sandy (Grisham) Robinson
50 Years Ago, December 1971
.is page is sponsored in memory of Ed and JoAnn Grisham,by Bill & Sandy (Grisham) Robinson
Lyles to sing Sunday in St. Stephens
The First Baptist Church in St. Stephens will welcome Buddy Lyles of the Florida Boys to sing Sunday, May 22nd....
New Hope to celebrate 4th anniversary
The 4th Pastor and People celebration will be Sunday May 22 at noon at New Hope Baptist Church in honor...
150th Anniversary
Peniel Baptist Church, 1730 McVay Road, Jackson, invites members, former members, families and friends to join them as they celebrate...
Church Announcements
Memorial service plans at Henley Cemetery The Henley Cemetery of Fulton will have its annual memorial service Sunday, April 24...
Sunrise service in Salitpa
The Rev. Dr. Ralph Wooten, pastor of the Jackson United Methodist Church, delivers the Easter Sunrise Service message in the...
JHS Class of 2022 graduates
Jackson High School seniors gathered at Legion Field for graduation exercises Saturday, May 21, seated before a giant American Flag....
Jackson Academy holds graduation exercises
Jackson Academy’s Class of 2022 Friday, received their diplomas May 20th at Wayne Lathan Gymnasium. Representing the seniors as valedictorian...
Hats off to the LHS Class of 2022!
Graduation exercises were held Monday evening for the Leroy High School 2022 seniors. Diplomas were awarded to 55 graduates including...
Hughes graduates summa cum laude
Ivy Hughes, daughter of Judge and Mrs. Chris Hughes of Auburn, graduated from Auburn University summa cum laude with a...
DAR Good Citizen Awards presented
The Elijah Pugh Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution awarded Good Citizen Awards to the following 2022 graduates...
An Alabama treasure: Andalusia’s Brenda Gantt
I’ve met many famous people throughout my career – presidents, movie stars, authors, Miss Americas, singers, athletes, politicians and more....
Price made governor ’s races fun
The governor’s races of bygone years were a lot more fun and colorful than todays. We would have 10 to...
Here’s to parents of loud little ones
During a nice meal out, I tried not to look over at the kids who kept crying and fussing. There...
Farmers’ plight will eventually affect us all
Inflation is eating into the fabric of the nation. After rising 8.5 percent in March, prices fell slightly to 8.3...
Do your homework and go vote May 24
Voting is a sacred freedom, and one we should all hold dear. Election Day is the one day you get...
Runoff or not in the governor ’s race?
We are down to the last few days in the 2022 Governor’s Race. For the first time in my memory,...
