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...
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...
