Toddler ingests meth



A 2-year-old child was treated at Jackson Medical Center (JMC), Tuesday, after ingesting what is believed to have been methamphetamine. According to Jackson Police Chief Charles Burge, the toddler, reportedly hispanic, was taken to the hospital by its mother shortly after 1 p.m., Jan. 29. “We received a call from JMC around 1:20 p.m., stating that they believed they had […]

Jackson man injured in wreck



A one-vehicle crash that occurred around 11:42 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 25, injured a Jackson man. According to Alabama State Troopers, Terrol Thames, 37, the driver of the 1999 Ford, was injured in the wreck, about three miles south of Bladon Springs on County Route 31 near the Choctaw-Washington county line. He was transported by Choctaw EMS Ambulance to the former […]

Four face charges for drugs and stolen guns



Four people were arrested during two separate raids on a residence in the Depot area of Jackson Jan. 18 and 25. Terrance Washington, Millicent White, Michael Allen White and Lorian Manuel, all face drug possession charges and Washington may face additional charges stemming from possession of several guns believed to be stolen from the Jackson Pawn Shop in 2006. According […]

City’s master plan to be submitted to planning commission



As a result of the completion of the Alabama Cities of Excellence (ACE) program, the city of Jackson will submit its comprehensive community master plan to the city’s planning commission. While still a broad overview, local ACE subcommittees worked throughout 2007 to narrow down specific goals for the future of the city. An overview of the results of that work […]

Windham’s Grocery sells after 43 years in same family



One of oldest rural stores in Clarke County is now changing ownership after 32 years. Jay and Toni Papis are taking over Windham’s Grocery in Gainestown after it has been owned and operated by Tommy Windham and his wife, Billie, since February 1, 1976. The couple took over the store from Tommy’s dad, Lawrence Windham, who had the store for […]

Dyess and Roach named ‘Teachers of the Year’



On Jan. 24, the Washington County School System named Cynthia Dyess and Richard Roach as “Teachers of the Year.” Dyess is the elementary honoree and Roach is the secondary. Their names will be placed next into the district competition and district winners go on to state elimination. Cynthia Dyess is employed at Chatom Elementary School where she has worked for […]

McIntosh PD arrests two for pot possession



Two separate traffic stops by McIntosh Police Officer Brad Singleton resulted in two men charged with illegal possession of marijuana. Robert Weaver, 30, of Fairford was stopped on Pat Lane Circle around 3 p.m., Jan. 27, by Officer Singleton, who noticed he was not wearing a seat belt. Singleton said he noticed Weaver was behaving nervously and called for backup. […]

Mardi Gras is coming to Chatom



For the first time ever, the town of Chatom will host a Mardi Gras event, this Saturday, Feb. 2, which will include an afternoon parade through the streets of downtown. The day’s activities will begin with music, arts and crafts and food vendors set up on the courthouse lawn at 11 a.m. Adisc jockey will provide the music for the […]

Revenue commissioner asks for fairness in county payroll



At the Washington County Commission meeting Jan. 28, Laura Taylor, revenue commissioner, spoke at length to governing officials pointing out inequities in pay and raises. “Not long ago, you hired a probate clerk at $9.68 an hour. I have two ladies who have worked for 14 and 12 years, respectively, and make the same salary as this new hire,” Taylor […]

‘Healthy Marriage Month’