Identity theft reported to Jackson Police



The Jackson Police Department is investigating a complaint from a resident of Fairhope who allegedly had her identity stolen by a Jackson resident. According to Chief Charles Burge, the victim’s Social Security number was obtained and was used to apply for a credit card, which was received and used. “We have a suspect who is a resident of Jackson and […]

CCADC breakfast honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.



Boise tax appeal hearing gets under way



School employees and some county officials were among the spectators Tuesday at a court hearing in Grove Hill on one of Clarke County’s largest industry’s appeal of its 2006 tax assessments. Taxes remain unpaid Boise White Paper’s county taxes, some $1 million annually, remain unpaid for the second year in a row because of the dispute. Clarke County schools are […]

Annual events to mark MLK Day



Two annual events to celebrate the achievements and vision of Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be conducted in Jackson Monday, Jan. 21. The first will be a motorcade that will begin at Joe M. Gillmore Elementary School and progress through downtown, followed by a memorial service at Mt. Olive No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church. Both are […]

Jackson family challenges residents to collect school supplies for Iraqi students



One Jackson family has taken on the task of spearheading an effort to collect school supplies for Iraqi school children. Amy Sayne, whose husband, Riley will end a one-year stint in Iraq this June, and their four children encourage local schools, churches, civic organizations and individuals to collect much needed school supplies for the education system in Iraq. “It’s difficult […]

Turner gets two 12-year terms for sodomy



Marion Turner Sr., 67, of Wagarville, was sentenced to serve two concurrent 12-year terms for his conviction of sodomy and sexual abuse last year. Turner received the sentences in Washington County Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 14. The sentence was handed down by retired Judge Braxton Kittrell who formerly served as a judge in a neighboring circuit. In December, Turner was […]

McIntosh toddler killed in crash



A 2-year-old McIntosh boy was killed in a two-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 9, just west of Coffeeville. A 1999 Honda collided with a tractortrailer at the 19.9 mile marker in front of the Highway 84 Package Store three miles west of Coffeeville, according to Dorris Teague, information specialist with the Alabama Department of Public Safety. The time of the […]

Still realizing his dreams

Nursing home resident, 83, teaches himself to read using the Bible

The poet Robert Browning said, “A man’s reach should exceed his grasp, else what’s a Heaven for.” Browning was telling us that no matter what our circumstances, we should go after our aspirations and dreams. He was saying that the human will and spirit can not be held back by lack of opportunity or handicaps; for we must make our […]

McIntosh resident accused of rape



A McIntosh man is out on $30,000 bond after being accused of raping a woman with whom he is acquainted. Roy Weaver, 27, was arrested Jan. 9 and charged with first degree rape following a complaint to the Washington County Sheriff’s Department by his alleged victim. According to Chief Deputy Terry Beasley, the incident supposedly occurred in the victim’s home […]

WashCo poll workers to be honored tonight in Chatom



Tonight (Thursday), the Washington County Democratic Executive Committee (WC-DEC) will honor the poll workers of Washington County with a covered dish supper at the Chatom Community Center at 7 p.m. “All Washington County citizens and elected officials are invited to come out and help recognize and honor the people who do such a good job of running the elections in […]