DuBose sworn in as circuit judge



Despite a cloud of controversy, Jackson attorney Stuart Dubose was sworn in as circuit judge during a ceremony, Dec. 22, in the large courtroom of the Clarke County Courthouse in Grove Hill. However, his term will not start until Jan. 15. DuBose won the Democratic nomination in the June Primary and faced no opposition during the Nov. 7 General Election. […]

If you run they will find you

New device assists Jackson Police in locating suspects who flee

Those committing crimes in Jackson better beware, especially if they try to run from police. The department has a new tool that helps them locate fleeing suspects in the dark. The Nighttime Optimum Thermal Imaging Camera (NOPTIC) has been installed on one of the department’s police cruisers and was recently utilized to locate a fleeing robbery suspect. Sgt. Josh Garrett […]

‘Get Lost in Jackson’ to conduct grand finale this week at JHS



‘Get Lost in Jackson,’ a challenge to all citizens to get fit, will conduct its grand finale tonight (Thursday) at 6 p.m. in the Jackson High School gymnasium. Fifty people who have completed the program and reached their weight loss goal, will have the opportunity to roll five dice for the chance to win a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The car […]

Howardtown: Where everybody knows your name



Howardtown, lies a bit east and north of Tibbie off Highway 17, and as far as appearance goes, looks like other Washington County communities. But appearances can be deceiving, for there is much more to Howardtown than meets the eye. It is one of the most unique and interesting communities in Washington County. The more I researched and investigated Howardtown, […]

Operation Christmas wraps up



The Jackson Police Department’s Operation Christmas conducted its annual toy give-a-way Dec. 18, at the old Alabama Power Building downtown. This year’s program served 110 families, providing 235 children with toys. Members of this year’s distribution crew (front, L-R) were Andrew Howell, Shelia Crowell, Jacob Slack, Sadie Martin, Martha Gully, Beth Slack; (back, L-R) are Officer Arvis Slack and Jim […]

Sweet Dreams at the library presents ‘Christmas On The Back Porch’



In supporting the Sweet Dreams program at White Smith Memorial Library in Jackson, the staff presented a program titled, “Christmas On The Back Porch” on Thursday, Dec. 14. Children were encouraged to bring their blankets and pillows and dress in pajamas to listen to volunteers, Colette J. Chivers singing Christmas carols and Jan South reading Christmas stories. Santa also made […]

Sheriff Jack Day retiring



Clarke County Sheriff Jack Day is retiring after a 40-year career in law enforcement. Day has worked as a deputy and as chief deputy and has been sheriff since 1994. Deputy Maurice Dyess, center, presented Day, right, with a plaque at a retirement reception last Thursday. At left is his son, Thomasville Mayor Sheldon Day. Reflecting on his career, Day […]

Notable Happenings of 2006



–A Jackson police officer received minor injuries during a traffic crash last Thursday near the intersection of Highway 69 and U.S. 43. The incident occurred shortly before noon, Dec. 29, between Highway 43 and McKee Drive. Garrett was patrolling in the area when he observed a driver who failed to stop at the stop sign on the exit ramp leading […]

Looking back at the events that shaped 2006



January -A Washington County deputy on routine patrol, Tuesday, witnessed the death of a Sunflower man after stopping to see if he needed assistance. -The holiday season ended tragically for a Wagarville family, as they learned their youngest child had been struck by an automobile and severely injured. -The Washington County Commission took another step toward establishing a regional landfill […]

Woman dies in crash near Mobile-WashCo county line



A crash claimed the life of a Mt. Vernon woman at around 8:15 p.m., Dec. 20, near the Mobile-Washington county line on US 43. According to Alabama State Troopers reports, Martha Miller, 85, who was driving a 1995 Chevrolet Lumina, was attempting to pull onto US 43 from private property. Her vehicle was struck by a 1999 Chevrolet pick-up driven […]