Man dies after being hit by car



Man dies after being hit by car A Wilcox County man was killed in Lower Peach Tree Sunday when he apparently stepped into the path of an oncoming vehicle. According to the Alabama State Trooper office, Tyrone Pugh, 24, was walking on County Road 1 in Lower Peach Tree when he was struck by a 1998 Chevrolet driven by Brenda […]

Annual accident report released



Annual accident report released The Jackson Police Department has released traffic accident statistics for the year 2003. During the calender year 135 accidents were reported. Thirty-three of the reported accidents had injuries, with a total of 51 people injured. There were two traffic fatalities. Thirty-six traffic accidents occurred at night. Nineteen accidents occurred on wet streets and 22 accidents occurred […]

WashCo 4-H’ers do well at district roundup



WashCo 4-H’ers do well at district roundup Seven Washington County 4-H members participated in the Alabama Cooperative Extension’s Mobile District Roundup June 10. Those participating were Paul Strickland, Antheus Ezell, William Threatt, Benjamin Busby, Amanda Busby, Josh Johnson and Natalie Woods. Threatt won second place in the Junior Division of the Bicycle Contest. Strickland won first place in the Junior […]

FSA county committee elections open



FSA county committee elections open It’s election time for participants in USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) programs. The county committee election process has begun, and America’s farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers are urged to nominate local producers to serve. "County committees play an important role in the local implementation and oversight of FSA programs," said Wyatt Hendry, county executive […]

Downtown bricks are still available in Jackson



Downtown bricks are still available in Jackson Engraved bricks can still be purchased for the downtown Jackson area. Buy a brick engraved with your family’s name, your business, church, club’s name or the name of a relative or loved one you wish to honor or memorialize. Engrave an inspirational verse or slogan. The bricks will be used in Jackson’s downtown […]

Smithsonian is coming to WashCo Public Library



Smithsonian is coming to WashCo Public Library The Washington County Public Library, the St. Stephens Historical Commission and the Washington County Museum will host the Traveling Smithsonian Exhibit, Key Ingredients: America by Food. This exhibit will be held at the Washington County Public Library in Chatom, Aug. 16-Sept. 26, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. In conjunction with […]

Thursday afternoon wreck claims child’s life



Thursday afternoon wreck claims child’s life A two-year-old child was killed in a one-vehicle accident on Pleasant Hill Road, near Thomasville, Thursday afternoon, July 22. Clarke County Sheriff’s Deputies received the call on the accident at 12:42 p.m. and responded along with Fulton Police Chief Larry Hicks. The child, JaQuan Cowan was traveling in the vehicle with his grandmother, Sherri […]

Misunderstanding leads to shooting incident; one jailed



Misunderstanding leads to shooting incident; one jailed Misunderstanding leads to shooting incident; one jailed A big misunderstanding led to the shooting of one man and another going to jail Thursday, July 22. According to witnesses, a fight broke out in the Gritney community between two women. Drako Washington was apparently attempting to break the fight up when another man, Robert […]

HealthActions celebrates new addition



HealthActions celebrates new addition A special ribbon cutting ceremony was held at HealthActions Monday, July 26, in celebration of the opening of its new Women’s Conditioning Room, which features bands, balls, light weights and a new free-weight room. The event was a double-special occasion for the facility, which was also celebrating its 23rd anniversary. Mayor Richard Long (front, center) cut […]

Pine City Rodeo is this weekend



Pine City Rodeo is this weekend By Evan Carden SA Editor By Evan Carden SA Editor The Third Annual Pine City Rodeo will be this Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. and will feature a new permanent arena, which has been built behind the playground at Jackson Academy. Each year the school hosts the annual event, which in the […]