African-American leaders elated with Obama’s election

Express hope for better race relations, inspiration for a new and younger generation

Some local African-American community leaders are hoping last week’s history-making presidential election will help bridge the racial divide and at the same time provide some inspiration for the younger generation. Here are some of their comments: J.W. Andrews Local community leader and former Jackson City Council member Former Jackson City Councilman J.W. Andrews was asked, at the age of 89, […]

Iwo Jima raising re-enacted



In observance of Veterans Day, members of the Howlin’ Mad Smith Detatchment Marine Corps League, presented a re-enactment of the flag raising at Iwo Jima, Friday, Nov. 7, at Joe M. Gillmore Elementary School. The special event was conducted inside the school’s gymnasium rather than outdoors due to the threat of rainy weather. A spokesman for the group presenting the […]

Crash spills salt



Preacher of WashCo church sentenced in rape of girl, 15



The pastor of a Washington County church was sentenced last week to serve 30 months for the rape of a 15-year-old female, which reportedly occurred approximately 9 years ago. According to other media outlets, the Rev. Leonard Frazier, of Mt. Vernon, pleaded guilty to incest in Mobile Circuit Court Oct. 9. At the time of his arrest in November of […]

Clarke County Commissioners sworn in



Georgia-Pacific announces Peterman mill will close



The economic downturn and the depressed housing market continues to adversely affect area sawmills, plywood mills and other manufacturers of building products. Housing starts are stagnant and manufacturers say sales of building products are too. Georgia-Pacific announced Tuesday that it would close its Peterman plywood mill in Monroe County in January, indefinitely laying off close to 300 workers. The mill […]

Pioneer Day in Grove Hill



Jackson Fire Department elects officers



The Jackson Fire Department recently elected officers for the upcoming year. They are: •Assistant Chief – Bobby Brooks •In House Captain – O.S. Conerly •Company 1 Captain – Mark Leon •Company 1 Lieutenant – Mitch Shoultz •Company 2 Captain – Mike Furr •Company 2 Lieutenant – John Brown •Company 4 Captain – Harold Everhart •Company 4 Lieutanant – Bob Bumpers […]

Theft reported at Jackson football game



According to Jackson Police Reports, a theft was reported at the Jackson High School football game Friday, Nov. 7, at Legion Field/Simpkins Stadium. Chief Charles Burge said the theft allegedly occurred in one of the dressing rooms during the game. Reported stolen were a set of keys to a Ford Ranger pickup, a cell phone and iPod, valued at a […]

SWAIA announces inauguration bus trip



In an effort to promote community unity, equality and justice, the Southwest Alabama Improvement Association (SWAIA) has pledged its support for several upcoming events including the Obama celebration and prayer rally Sunday, Nov. 16, 6 p.m., at the Mt. Olive No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church in Jackson. The event is being sponsored by the Southwest Alabama Ministerial Alliance. The Clarke […]