Canfor announces closure
Canfor Corporation announced on April 10 that it is permanently closing its Jackson facility and expanding production at its Fulton facility with a second shift. These steps, together with the previously announced construction of a...
Thomasville Medical Center faces foreclosure
The Thomasville Regional Medical Center faces foreclosure and could be sold at auction on May 9, unless a deal to transfer it to new owners goes through, according to court filings and Thomasville Mayor Sheldon...
Jackson preps for summer
Jackson Mayor Paul South emphasized some key dates for summer activities, including the opening of the much-awaited splash pad on May 4. Residents are also encouraged to reserve space at H.W. Pearce Memorial Park starting...
Drugs, guns seized by JPD
The Jackson Police Department, with assistance from the Clarke County Sheriff ’s Office, recovered drugs and guns during the execution of a search warrant. Two pounds of marijuana, 4 ounces of meth, 1 ounce of...
Stabbing at Jackson High
A Jackson High School student was stabbed by another student on campus on April 4 and the victim was transported to a Mobile hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Jackson Police Department. The names...
Two inmates killed in single-car crash
Two state inmates were killed in a single-car crash on April 10 in Dadeville, according to the Alabama Department of...
Seeing the eclipse
Clarke County native Robert Pickard had no qualms about traveling to Arkansas on April 8 to view the total solar...
CCARC Foundations 24th Spring Jubilee
The CCARC Foundation and The Arc of Clarke County held their 24th annual Spring Jubilee on April 13. There was...
Ivey grants $7.9 mil to roads and bridges
Gov. Kay Ivey announced more than $7.9 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for statewide...
Work Zone Safety Week
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is marking National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week by reminding drivers to be careful in...
Church Briefs
Mt. Olive No. II hosts Youth Day/Spring Revival Pastor Tullis and the Mt. Olive Church family welcomes all to join...
No turning back
We planned a dream vacation several years ago to Las Vegas where we heard Barry Manilow and The Temptations (these...
We’ve never done it that way before
A property committee member complained some “knucklehead” installed the wrong bulbs in a room at church. I had to confess...
Church Briefs
Join New St. Matthew at Missionary Day Pastor Tyrone Pogue and the members of the New St. Matthew Missionary Baptist...
O Death, where is your sting?
It’s been my experience that funeral home directors generally have a great sense of humor. I asked a gentleman about...
Community Calendar
Heart of Dixie Collector’s Club Meetings are on the last Tues. of each month, at Jack’s Family Restaurant in Chatom...
Community Calendar
Heart of Dixie Collector’s Club Meetings are on the last Tues. of each month, at Jack’s Family Restaurant in Chatom...
Community Calendar
Heart of Dixie Collector’s Club Meetings are on the last Tues. of each month, at Jack’s Family Restaurant in Chatom...
Comunity Calendar
Heart of Dixie Collector’s Club Meetings are on the last Tues. of each month, at Jack’s Family Restaurant in Chatom...
Community Calendar
Heart of Dixie Collector’s Club Meetings are on the last Tues. of each month, at Jack’s Family Restaurant in Chatom...
Troy hosts an open house
Troy University will host prospective students and their families Thursday for an in-depth admissions presentation followed by a campus tour....
Students advance with ASMS programs
Alabama high school sophomores, juniors and seniors can now pursue college-level engineering and medical pathways through programs at the Alabama...
ASPA holds workshop for high school media students
The Alabama Scholastic Press Association is holding a 10-day workshop for high school media students at the University of Alabama...
Jackson High Elite Night Winners
Taylor Wilson was named Miss Elite Night 2024 at Jackson High School’s annual Elite Night event. Participants who won top...
Leaders working together for Alabama
Anyone who follows the Legislative Session each year in Montgomery knows that it is never short of controversy. The House...
Taking notes from Dave Ramsey
April is Financial Literacy Month, a time set aside to raise public awareness of the importance of financial literacy. Let’s celebrate...
Problems with Madison Road
We have very dangerous problems with Madison Road, which leads to the Barlow Bend community. The problem is the road is...
The most interesting political race
Those of you who live in the new 2nd Congressional District have runoffs this coming Tuesday, April 16. This is...
Learning business from Lincoln
He has been revered by a diverse collection of groups. While we celebrated his birthday — along with other presidents...
Jacquelyn Stanley Howell
Jacquelyn Stanley Howell, 85, affectionately known as Jackie, died April...
