Rain doesn’t stop revelers



Lightning damages Jackson bank



Two killed in WashCo crash




A Tibbie woman and child were killed Tuesday, March 8, in a two-vehicle crash that occurred around midday. According to a spokesperson for the Alabama Department of Public Safety, the collision occurred around 11:14 a.m. on Howardtown Road. A 2005 GMC driven by Sean Eric Akridge, 37, of Tibbie collided with a 2000 Toyota driven by Mary Turner Busby, 30. […]

Jackson woman charged in ID theft after serving time



A Jackson woman recently released from federal prison for filing fraudulent claims with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was charged, Friday, March 4, in connection with an identity theft case. According to information released by Clarke County Sheriff’s Department Investigator Ron Baggette, Lawanda Williams is charged with first degree theft of property, identity theft and second degree forgery. She […]

McIntosh trio face illegal drug charges




Three McIntosh residents face illegal drug possession charges after Washington County deputies discovered what they believed to be crystal methamphetamine in their possession. According to investigating officer Deputy Clifford Stephens, Deputy Robbie Reid initiated a traffic stop, around 11 p.m., March 5, on John Johnson Road. He reportedly stopped the vehicle, which was occupied by Tiffany Winchester, 23, Clouis L. […]

Forest Avenue collision results in two injuries




According to Jackson Police reports, a two-vehicle collision around 3:23 p.m., Friday, March 4, on Forest Avenue sent two people to the hospital. Chief Charles Burge said the crash occurred when a 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier, being driven westbound by Carlos King, 24, of Jackson, veered into the eastbound lane and struck a 2007 Ford Mustang driven by Julian Ann Daffin, […]

New judge sworn in



Mary Isabell Murphy



Mary Isabell Murphy, 73, a native of Washington County and resident of Grove Hill, died March 6, 2011 in a Mobile area hospital. Mrs. Murphy was a housewife. Surviving Mrs. Murphy are her husband, Alton Murphy of Grove Hill; son, James (Danielle) Murphy of Grove Hill; brothers, Billy Beasley of Buckatunna, Miss. and Randy Beasley of Copeland; five sisters, Faye […]

Ernest Ray Watson



Ernest Ray Watson, a retired pastor with the Southern Baptist Association and retired Clarke County Board of Education teacher, died March 4, 2011 at his Jackson home. He was 76 years of age. Mr. Watson was a member of the Forest Avenue Baptist Church in Jackson. Survivors include his wife, Bobbye Watson of Jackson; one son, Joel Ray Watson of […]

Charles Louis Wilson



Charles Louis Wilson, a native and resident of Grove Hill, was born April 4, 1932 and died March 7, 2011 in a Mississippi hospital. He was 78 years of age. A veteran of the United States Navy, having served in the Korean Conflict, he was a retired truck driver with Welch Timber and a member of Clarkville Baptist Church. Mr. […]