Man critical after Sunday shooting



Man critical after Sunday shooting A Calvert man has been arrested for shooting his business associate, leaving him in a Mobile Hospital in critical condition. Michael Kyle Davis, 52, of Calvert was arrested Sunday and charged with first degree assault after he allegedly shot Andy Harvey in the back with a 12-gauge shotgun that was loaded with .000 buckshot. Washington […]

Homecoming in St. Stephens



Homecoming in St. Stephens Homecoming in St. Stephens Local Gospel recording artists The Maharreys held their annual homecoming celebration in St. Stephens this past weekend. Thousands poured into the area for the two-day event, which included a Friday night jam featuring local musicians that was sponsored by the Alabama Council on the Arts; breakfast with the Maharreys at the St. […]

Prisoner leaves hospital; leads JPD on manhunt



Prisoner leaves hospital; leads JPD on manhunt Prisoner leaves hospital; leads JPD on manhunt Jackson Police were kept busy last Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 24, when a man arrested for DUI escaped from police custody after being taken to the hospital for treatment. According to a JPD police report, Jeffery Michael Hutchison, 23, of Wagarville was incarcerated in the Jackson City […]

Long: ‘St. Stephens Historical Commission will continue to exist’

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Long: ‘St. Stephens Historical Commission will continue to exist’ Long: ‘St. Stephens Historical Commission will continue to exist’ By Evan Carden SA Editor Recent large budget cuts by the Alabama Legislature have left a number of state-funded parks out in the cold and historic Old St. Stephens, home of the Alabama territorial capital, is no exception. After Gov. Bob Riley’s […]

Fire Prevention Week begins Sunday, Oct. 5



Fire Prevention Week begins Sunday, Oct. 5 Fire Prevention Week begins Sunday, Oct. 5 Smoke and flames can race through a home in just minutes, according to a brochure by the National Fire Protection Association. Jackson Fire Chief Neal Bradley and the members of the Jackson Fire Department encourage all residents to install smoke alarms and if fire strikes your […]

Moore’s of Jackson celebrates 13 years



Moore’s of Jackson celebrates 13 years Moore’s has been a part of the Jackson business community since 1990 and the parent company, B. C. Moore & Sons, Inc., is preparing to celebrate its 80th Anniversary this month. The retail company credits local communities, like Jackson, for the success they have enjoyed over the past 80 years. When Beauregard Crawford Moore […]

Clarke Records



Clarke Records Marriage license applications Marriage license applications Paul Eric Anderson, to Cindy B. Moore; Russell Franklin Wood, to Amanda Mechelle Murray; James DuBose, to Edna Nettles Henderson; Gary Alan McPherson, to Donna Kathleen Judd; Royce Beddo Council Jr., to Jenny Dianne Roberts; Derrick King Pernell, to Arlisa Denise Sharp. Property deeds listed Dated Sept. 9-25 Joshua Timberlands LLC, to […]

Reckless bikers lose motorcycles and their freedom



Reckless bikers lose motorcycles and their freedom A high-speed chase led to three motorcyclists being arrested and two motorcycles destroyed Sunday. Deputies Ron Baggett and Robert Hyde were in Gosport following up on a night hunting call when they heard a loud noise. Baggett said he recognized it as motorcycles traveling at a high rate of speed. The bikes were […]

Vanity Fair employees donate to United Way



Vanity Fair employees donate to United Way The employees of Vanity Fair’s C Shift were recognized Tuesday with a special lunch for being the shift to raise the most money in this year’s United Way drive. The workers raised $1,723 of the $7,493 total contributed. Recognized (not in order) were Ronald Perine, Tommie Scott, Jimmie Dixon, Barbara Jones, Chris Washington, […]

Local author has books published

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Local author has books published By Evan Carden SA Editor Jackson resident Johnny Henry is on his way to fulfilling his lifelong dream of being an author. Henry recently had two books published by the online publishing company iuniverse.com. The first is a book written for children in the science fiction genre titled "The Adventures of Astro Kid and Space […]