Jackson man faces child rape charges



Jackson Police have arrested a 3 8 – y e a r – o l d man and charged him with two counts of first degree rape and one count of first degree sexual abuse. Walter Anthony Patrick, of Jackson, was arrested last Tuesday night and booked into the Clarke County Jail. Patrick allegedly had sexual intercourse with a female […]

Council divided on full-time mayor issue



The members of the Jackson City Council have differing views on whether or not the city needs a full-time mayor. With Mayor Richard Long stepping down and City Administrator Jesse Miller retiring after this term, the issue has become a hot topic as of late. Currently, the council is split 4-3 on the issue, with the majority being against such […]

Nine arrested in task force drug roundup



Task Force One conducted a warrant roundup Aug. 17 within the city limits of Jackson, mainly in the Depot area. The warrants were based on undercover drug operations. There were eight warrant arrests made and five additional arrests. The agencies that assisted Task Force One were Jackson Police Department, Alcohol Beverage Control agents, Clarke County Sheriff’s Department and Alabama Army […]

Hospitals may merge into regional facility



Grove Hill and Jackson hospital officials and municipal leaders are discussing the possibility of the two facilities merging and building a new regional medical center about halfway between the two towns. Jackson Medical Center administrator Teresa Grimes made the surprise announcement at a meeting of Jackson citizens Tuesday working on an Alabama Communities of Excellence (ACE) certification. Grimes described the […]

Four injured in wreck



A two-car collision on Highway 43 between Walker Springs Road and West Point Drive left four people injured Tuesday afternoon in Jackson. Jackson Police responded around 1:05 p.m. The injured were identified as Mary Martha Turner, 64 of Vinegar Bend, Al. and her husband, Noel Turner, 67. The Turner’s were driving a 2002 Honda Accord (left photo). The others injured […]

Thieves make off with historic marker

Reward offered for information about theft from St. Stephens Landing

A $100 reward is being offered for any information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for stealing the historic marker at the St. Stephens Landing. According to Old St. Stephens Historic Park Director Jim Long, the marker was broken off its post and stolen sometime either Wednesday, Aug. 16 or Thursday, Aug. 17. The theft was […]

Counterfeit bills found in Millry

U.S. Secret Service investigating incident

The U.S. Secret Service is currently investigating an instance of counterfeit bills being passed at a store in Millry. According to Millry Police Chief Larry Harkless, the incident took place at Sookie’s Grocery around 3:46 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 20. “A female subject entered the store and attempted to spend two $20 bills, which were determined to be counterfeit,” said Harkless. […]

Deputy returns home after training Iraqi police officers



Six months is a long time to be away from friends and family, but in a war zone, it can seem twice as long. Washington County Deputy Mike Ready recently returned home after six months in Baghdad, Iraq, where he helped train several thousand Iraqis to become police officers. He went there as an employee of Military Professional Resources Inc., […]

WashCo Public Library announces top readers for summer reading program



The Washington County Public Library recently announced the top readers in each age group for the Claire C. Ramsey Summer Reading Program. Kindergarten – First Grade +First place – Nolan Baxter +Second place – Moishia Brown +Third place – Trice Brown Second – Third Grade +First place – Dillon Woodyard +Second place – Lee Carpenter +Third place (tie) – Collin […]

Coffeeville Police capture federal fugitive



A federal fugitive was apprehended by Coffeeville Police following a traffic stop Aug. 18. Last Friday night, Chief Clint Harrell stopped a vehicle for violating the town noise ordinance. Officer Steven Carlisle arrived on the scene and recognized one of the passengers in the vehicle as being a federal fugitive who was said to be armed and dangerous. Officer Carlisle […]