Items reported missing from new gas co. building



The Jackson Police Department is investigating the report of two missing projectors from the new Clarke Mobile Counties Gas District building on Ocre Avenue. According to Jackson Police Investigator Richard Harvey, the projectors, valued at $3,500, were reported missing Monday, April 14 and were taken sometime between April 7-14. “We are currently following up on several leads and feel confident […]

Leadership Clarke County Class of 2008 graduates



Leadership Clarke County’s Class of 2008 was honored recently during graduation ceremonies in the fellowship hall of Grove Hill United Methodist Church. The soon-to-be graduates and their guests were welcomed by Asberry Daffin of Boise, president of Leadership Clarke County. Each graduate gave an impromptu speech on what the class had meant to him or her. Some of the class […]

Date set for DuBose hearing



A trial date of June 4 has been set to hear charges of ethics violations against Circuit Judge Stuart DuBose that could permanently remove him from the bench. The Court of the Judiciary, a special court that sits only to hear charges against judges, will convene in the Alabama Supreme Court Courtroom in the State Judicial Building on Dexter Avenue, […]

Hoven to be Iraq country manager for EODT, Inc.



EOD Technology, Inc. (EODT) has announced that Lt. Col. James B. Hoven (Retired), son of Virginia and Bruce Hoven of Jackson, has accepted the position of Iraq country manager. In this capacity, he will be responsible for all operations in-country and be instrumental in the development of additional business from U.S. Government agencies, Iraqi Government ministries and private sector firms. […]

Jackson Nutrition Center to host annual health fair April 22



The Jackson Nutrition Center will host its annual health fair Tuesday, April 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the H.W. Pearce Memorial Park Assembly House. The event will feature a large number of booths and various health checks for participants. Those include: *Blood pressure checks *Bone density tests *Body mass index (BMI) evaluations *Cholesterol checks *Vision and hearing checks. Free legal […]

Bolen announces bid for re-election to Jackson council seat



Daron Bolen has announced that he will seek a second term for the District 3, Place 2 seat on the Jackson City Council. “It has been an honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Jackson for the past four years. I feel that the experience I’ve gained while working with the mayor, council and city staff will only continue […]

Wreck claims Millry man



A Millry man was killed in the early morning hours Monday, April 14, near the Barlow community south of Millry. According to Alabama State Troopers’ reports, Jermaine Maurice Holcombe, 27, died instantly when his 2002 Mitsubishi Gallant left the road near mile marker 69 and struck a tree. Other media reports stated that Holcombe was an employee at a factory […]

Local economy focus of Shelby’s visit to WashCo



U.S. Senator Richard Shelby focused on the local economic boom and challenges facing city and county leaders during a visit to Washington County, Saturday, April 12. Approximately 25 people attended the town meeting conducted at Chatom Town Hall. Washington County Probate Judge Charles Singleton and Chatom Mayor Harold Crouch discussed some of the challenges they face with the construction of […]

Fiddler’s convention this Saturday



The Sullivan Family, featuring Margie and Enoch Sullivan of St. Stephens, will provide entertainment for the 31st annual “Old Time Fiddler’s Convention” at Frankville, Saturday, April 19, beginning at 5 p.m. W.N. Reynolds Lodge No. 900 F. & A. M. is the sponsor. Doors open at 4:30. The “Old Time Fiddler’s Convention,” originated in the 1920s as a community event. […]

McIntosh Rescue Squad presents ‘Prom Promise 2008’



Members of the McIntosh Rescue Squad, Fire Department and Police Department presented ‘Prom Promise 2008’ to McIntosh High School juniors and seniors Thursday, April 10, at the school’s football stadium. Students were asked to sign a promise document agreeing not to drink and drive on prom night after viewing a mock automobile crash scene showing what could happen if they […]