Two die in separate crashes



By Evan CardenSA Editor A Jackson and a Citronelle man were both killed in separate wrecks this past weekend. Jared Whitehead, 26, of Jackson was killed in a single-vehicle crash that was reported to Jackson police around 2:57 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 7. According to investigating officer Sgt. Josh Garrett, Whitehead was traveling east on Whitehead Lane when his 1995 Ford […]

‘Get Lost in Jackson’ kicks off



The Jackson Health Council’s weight loss program “Get Lost in Jackson,” which challenges the community to lose 2,006 pounds in 2006, kicked off this past Saturday with a sign-up and opening ceremony at the Jackson Intermediate School gym. A number of area businesses are sponsoring the program. Those who did not attend Saturday’s event have until Jan. 14 to sign […]

Sante Fe Lodge 226 celebrates 150 years



By Evan CardenSA Editor Jackson’s Masonic Lodge, Santa Fe Lodge No. 226, celebrated its 150th anniversary this past Saturday, Jan. 7, with a special ceremony attended by Masons from all over the state as well as local dignitaries. The highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of a certificate of recognition by the Masons’ Grand Master of Alabama Frank W. […]

Governor proposes giving millions of dollars to schools

Clarke and Washington counties

Schools in Clarke and Washington counties could receive more than $2.5 million combined in additional monies if a proposal by Gov. Bob Riley meets legislator’s approval. Alabama’s public schools, colleges and universities will have $500 million for repairs and construction needs if legislators approve a supplemental appropriation Riley is proposing this month. To help make the case for his sweeping […]

Dr. Hubert featured speaker at MLK observances Monday



Dr. Ozelle L. Hubert, P.D. MHS, DE will be the featured speaker at two area observances in recognition of the 77th birthday of slain civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 16. He will be the guest speaker at the Annual Commemorative March to Jackson City Hall and the Mt. Olive Baptist Church No. 2 in […]

Regional landfill in WashCo one step closer to reality



By Frank HarwellSA Correspondent The Washington County Commission took another step toward establishing a regional landfill near Mt. Vernon and voted to upgrade computers in the probate office during its Monday meeting. The commission voted to authorize solid waste authorities in Washington and Mobile counties plus Lambert and Associates, landfill consulting firm, to enter into an agreement to establish and […]

WashCo Domestic Violence Task Force elects officers



By Jamie WilkinsSA Correspondent The Washington County Domestic Violence Task Force elected officers and discussed their upcoming spring session, which will feature training in how to deal with different aspects of domestic violence, when they met at Deerfield Country Club in Chatom this past Friday, Jan. 6. Approximately 15 members were present for the meeting as they re-elected McIntosh Police […]

Man arrested for selling fake crack cocaine



Deputy Ron Baggett of the Clarke County Sheriff’s Department arrested a man last week for selling drugs, and for not selling drugs. “This was an undercover operation we had been working on. He had sold some crack already. Another individual went to buy from him and he sold pieces of soap and told them it was crack,” Baggett explained. Quentin […]

Board looks at putting in new E-911 tower



By Kathryn F. PickardSpecial toThe South Alabamian Members of the Clarke County E-911 Board discussed putting up a new tower for the 911 system during Monday’s meeting. The 911 center will move to the second floor of the courthouse once renovations are complete and according to 911 Director Becky Neugent, technicians have said moving the cables that are currently on […]

Citizen of the Year nominations close Jan. 16



The deadline for the Jackson Civitan Club’s annual Citizen of the Year Award is Jan. 16. Those wishing to make nominations should follow this criteria: 1.Nominations should be based upon activities during the calendar year 2004 and prior. 2. Nominations should be for work above and beyond one’s own vocation, which benefited the people of the Jackson area. 3. A […]