Local GOP committee practices scrutinized



A group of local Republicans is scrutinizing the practices of the Clarke County Republican Executive Committee concerning what it calls violations of the state committee’s by-laws and is looking to have the current committee revamped or replaced. Billy Dukes, of Jackson, is serving as spokesperson for the group, which is claiming that several major infractions have occurred involving the management […]

Hundreds turn out to greet Santa



Santa made his grand entrance into Jackson, Friday evening, during the city’s annual Christmas parade, sponsored by the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce. The jolly ole’ elf waved at the crowds and threw candy to the eager children lining the streets. The parade, which began downtown this year and progressed north on College Avenue, featured a number of floats and […]

Old National Guard Armory soon to be just a memory



A piece of Jackson history will soon be gone, making way for a new pharmacy/department store. The old National Guard Armory on College Avenue is in the process of being torn down to make way for a Walgreens. Although it remained empty for a number of years, the building was once a hub of activity in the town. Two past […]

Former Jacksonian wins Emmy



Four people from WKRG News 5 in Mobile won Emmy awards this past weekend in Miami, Fla. Arnell Hamilton (left) is a 1993 graduate of Jackson High School and won an emmy for his work as a photojournalist. He and his reporter Jennifer Mayerle, who now works in Atlanta, won an Emmy for spot news on the story they did […]

Cut cable causes phone and E-911 service interruption



A fiber optic cable was cut, Tuesday, causing disruption to the E-911 service in Clarke County as well as long distance phone and Internet service. According to Clarke County E-911 Director Becky Neugent, the incident occurred around 5 p.m. when a contractor working for the state near AC Fabricated Products accidentally cut the cable. E-911 service was down until 12:15 […]

Governor to attend opening of LIFE Tech center in Thomasville



An open house will be held Thursday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the L.I.F.E. (Life Skills Influenced by Freedom and Education) Tech Transition Center, 2115 Bashi Road in Thomasville. The L.I.F.E. Tech Transition Center represents a partnership between Gov. Bob Riley’s office, the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles, Alabama Southern Community College, Alabama Department of […]

Arrest made in Scyrene grocery robbery



Clarke County Deputy Ron Baggett arrested a Packers Bend man Tuesday in connection with the Nov. 9 armed robbery of Garricks Grocery in Scyrene. Adrian Kimbrough, 19, was arrested and charged with first degree robbery, Baggett said. Baggett said he has been working on the case since the robbery occurred. He said more arrests are likely to be forthcoming in […]

Dr. Steven Furr elected to serve third term on medical association board



Steven P. Furr, MD, a family practice physician from Jackson and former vice president of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama, has been elected to serve a third term on the Medical Association of the State of Alabama’s Board of Censors. He was first elected in 2001. He has also been named to the Alabama State Committee of […]

United Blood Services announces local holiday blood drives



For the convenience of area residents, United Blood Services will be hosting two blood drives in Clarke County to help keep holiday blood supplies adequate: •Tuesday, Dec. 12, at Grove Hill Memorial Hospital from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. •Friday, Dec. 15, at Jackson Medical Center from 12 p.m. until 7 p.m. Every donor will receive a special long sleeve […]

Jackson Christmas Parade 2006

COC director thanks supporters, announces 2006 parade winners

The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Parade was a great success. As we were preparing for the parade line-up I could feel the “Christmas Spirit” in the air. The children were waiting anxiously to see Santa and the adults were just as excited. As the parade progressed, I began to reflect on all of the special events and workshops […]