Boise sells paper and forestry division By Evan Carden SA Editor By Evan Carden SA Editor Boise Cascade Corp. an-nounced Monday that it will sell its paper, forest products and timberland assets for an estimated $3.7 billion to affiliates of Boise Cascade, L.L.C., a newly formed company owned by the Chicago, Ill. investment firm Madison Dearborn Partners LLC (MDP). The […]
Local soldier injured in Iraq
Local soldier injured in Iraq Local soldier injured in Iraq A Clarke Countian who is a 13-year veteran of the U.S. Army lost a foot when a bomb he was trying to help detonate in Iraq exploded suddenly on Monday. Scott Andrews, 31, is recovering in Lundstuhl Hospital in Germany and should be moved to Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, […]
Up, up and away with the Goodmans
Up, up and away with the Goodmans By Evan Carden SA Editor By Evan Carden SA Editor Three years ago, at the age of 80, the Rev. Grady Goodman began a new tradition. On his birthday he and his wife, Annie Belle go to the William E. Stewart Airport in Jackson, where their single-engine, 180 horsepower Conversion Cesna Skyhawk 2 […]
JHS tennis courts to be moved
JHS tennis courts to be moved By Evan Carden SA Editor By Evan Carden SA Editor The Jackson City Council approved a measure, Tuesday, to pursue grant funding for the relocation of the Jackson High School tennis courts, which are currently located adjacent to the North Jackson Little League Complex. The council meeting was preceded by a public hearing, during […]
Rotary Club donates money to Jackson Boys & Girls Club
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Rotary Club donates money to Jackson Boys & Girls Club Rotary Club donates money to Jackson Boys & Girls Club By Alfred Donald Director Jackson Boys & Girls Club The Jackson Boys & Girls Club would like to thank the Rotary Club for their recent generous donation of $2,500. The donation will help the club purchase a bus or repair […]
New Rotary Club officers announced
New Rotary Club officers announced The Rotary Club of Jackson hosted its Installation Banquet at the First United Methodist Church in Jackson on June 24. Officers for the 2004-05 year (L-R) are Tina Pugh, treasurer; Judy McMullen, secretary; Rev. Jim DuFriend, vice-president; Chris Shinstock, president; and with Dr. Brian Graham, immediate past-president.
Boys & Girls Club members wash cars
Boys & Girls Club members wash cars Boys & Girls Club members wash cars Members of the Jackson Boys & Girls Club recently washed cars in front of Jackson Middle School to help raise funds for future field trips. The club is planning a trip in the near future to New Orleans, as well as other activities for its members. […]
VFW Ladies Auxiliary installs officers
VFW Ladies Auxiliary installs officers Marie Sheffield, a member of VFW Post 5355 in Jackson, was recently installed as District 10 president for 2004-04 at the annual VFW convention in Birmingham. VFW Auxiliary District 10 includes Post 5355, Post 3016 in Selma, Post 3223 in Butler, Post 5106 in Thomasville, Post 5377 in Linden and Post 5848 in Lisman. Sherry […]
Moseley
benefit planned for Aug. 14Moseley benefit planned for Aug. 14 There will be a benefit Aug. 14 for Danny Moseley of Leroy, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. The benefit will take place at the H.W. Pearce Memorial Park Assembly House, beginning at 10 a.m. Local musical entertainment will be featured, along with an auction and drawings for a rifle and sewing machine. Chicken […]
JPD to participate in ‘National Night Out’
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JPD to participate in ‘National Night Out’ Special to The South Alabamian Special to The South Alabamian On Tuesday, Aug. 3, citizens throughout Jackson are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the "21st Annual National Night Out" crime and drug prevention event. National Night Out, which is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch […]
