Train hits car in Prestwick, injures three



Three people were injured when the vehicle they were riding in was struck by a train in Prestwick early Sunday morning, Oct. 12 According to Washington County Chief Deputy Terry Beasley, the incident occurred around 2 a.m., when an automobile occupied by Krystal Carney, 20, of Chatom, Jessica Overcasher, 22, and Samantha Reeves, 24, both of Jackson, apparently crossed the […]

Lovin’ the parade



Scurlock appointed to fill DuBose’s seat



Gov. Bob Riley, Tuesday, Oct. 14, appointed Choctaw County District Judge Pedro Scurlock to fill the seat of ousted First Judicial Circuit Judge Stewart DuBose. Scurlock is one of several judges from across south Alabama to hear cases while the governor decided who would fill the seat, which will come up for re-election in 2010. Although DuBose’s term would have […]

Take a step back in history during ‘Old St. Stephens Days’ Oct. 22-25

Annual 'T h rough the Eyes of a Child' program to be presented

Jim Long and the staff of the St. Stephens Historical Park hosted a preview of the annual outdoor drama “Throught the Eyes of a Child” on Thursday, Oct. 9. In attendance were members of Leadership Washington, representatives of Boise Cascade, Millry Communications, Jesse Quillen, Washington County Economic Developer, members of the media and several members of the St. Stephens Historical […]

Jackson approves $7.4 million budget



The Jackson City Council, Tuesday, Oct. 14, approved an operating budget of $7,422,550 for the 2008-09 fiscal year. Mayor Richard Long pointed out that this is the first time the city’s budget has exceeded $7 million, an increase of approximately $1 million over last year’s budget. He attributed the large budget to an increase in revenue thanks to the support […]

Mock school shooting



A mock school shooting exercise was conducted Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Clarke County High School in Grove Hill. Law enforcement and emergency agencies from throughout Clarke County participated. The drill was organized by the Clarke County Emergency Management Agency. Above, SWAT team members prepare to enter the school in an effort to stop the shooters. Left, school nurse Tracy Goodman […]

Child falls from float in Jackson parade



A 2-1/2-year-old child was injured, Wednesday, Oct. 8, when he fell from a float in Jackson’s Fire Prevention Parade. According to Jackson Police Chief Charles Burge, Vincent Morris, of Millry, slipped between the guardrails of the trailer, which was serving as the police department’s float. The chief said it is believed that the tire may have pinched him when he […]

Oliver loved bringing joy to lives of hospice patients



Agnes Oliver, who passed away last week at the age of 77, took great pleasure to brightening the lives of hospice patients. Oliver and her mother, Josephine Tillman, spent a good portion of their time addressing cards and sending them out to the terminally ill each week. They often mailed 80 or more at a time. In 2004, the women […]

Clarke and WashCo discuss animal shelter



Two members of the Clarke County Commission, Patricia DuBose and Elma Averett met with the Washington County Commission on Oct. 14 along with Dr. Ed Seller’s to discuss a plan to build a regional animal shelter. DuBose explained that this project was a quality of life issue for the tri-county area, Clarke, Washington and Choctaw counties. Sellers made presentation with […]

Litter committee wants input on problem areas



The Clarke County Citizens Against Litter (CCCAL) is asking for input from county residents about roads in the county that may need to be picked up by the inmate crew from the county jail. A number of roads were identified by several committee members during its regular monthly meeting, Oct. 9, in the basement of the Clarke County Courthouse. Chairperson […]