Shotgun blast leads to murder charge




A Jackson man was charged with murder Sunday, March 13, following the shooting death of a Leroy man. According to Jackson Police Chief Charles Burge, the incident was reported around 5:23 p.m., when a 9-1-1 call was received from Joylyn Gamble at her Vine Street residence. The chief said a call had been received from Gamble earlier in the day […]

Jackson teen victim of stabbing




A Jackson teenager was hospitalized Friday, March 11, for cuts and stab wounds he received during an altercation with a 21- year-old female across the street from the Jackson Police Department. According to Jackson Police Chief Charles Burge, an unidentified caller placed a 9-1-1 call around 11:45 p.m. stating that someone had been cut at the Exxon Service Station located […]

Singers perform at ASCC fund- raiser



WashCo Commissioner called ‘stupid’ in meeting




The Washington County Commission meeting on March 14 evolved into namecalling when Commissioner Herman Williams again took strong issue with a 50/50 grant proposal and stated, “Either I’m stupid or you all don’t understand.” Williams was referring to representatives from Goldin Materials; Jesse Quillen, economic developer, and Commissioner Carl Simpson who were pushing for the $1.4 million grant proposal. At […]

Unveiling of Troy Jones Community Garden highlight of CCARC’s annual Spring Jubilee



Clarke County Arc (CCARC) will pay tribute to the late Troy Jones during its annual Spring Jubilee event, Saturday, April 2, with the unveiling of the Troy Jones Community Garden. Jones was one of the driving forces behind the founding of CCARC. One of his favorite activities took place on the lot behind the business he owned, Bright & Clean […]

Amos Ray Monroe Davis



Amos Ray Monroe Davis, born July 5, 1945, died March 9, 2011 at an area assisted living facility. A native of Brewton and resident of Gainestown, Mr. Davis was 65 years of age at the time of his death. A United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War, he worked as an electrician at Boise Paper Mill for 41 years […]

Mary Turner Busby and Emily Faye Busby



Mary Ann Turner Busby, 30, and daughter, Emily Faye Busby, 4, died in a vehicle accident March 8, 2011. They were natives and residents of Howardtown. Mrs. Busby was a homemaker. They will be dearly missed by their family, church family, friends and the community. Surviving the pair are husband and father, John Kevin Busby; daughters and sisters, Amber Nicole […]

Major Lamar Faith Sr.



Major Lamar Faith Sr. died at his Eight Mile home on March 13, 2011. He was 77 years of age. A native of St. Stephens, Mr. Faith was a member of Indian Springs Baptist Church in Eight Mile. He had worked for Olin in McIntosh and the former Allied Paper Company in Jackson, as well as being a carpenter in […]

Eunice Dickinson Rodgers



Eunice Dickinson Rodgers, age 84, a native and resident of Whatley, died March 10, 2011. Born Jan. 12, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Gene Dickinson and Louella Hill. Mrs. Rodgers was a homemaker. Mother Rodgers was a lifelong member of A.O.H. Church of God in Whatley, where she labored diligently and faithfully for more than 55 years. […]

John Henry Yelder



John Henry Yelder Sr., 72, a resident of Leroy, died March 13, 2011. He attended Prestwick High School in Prestwick. Mr. Yelder was a retired truck driver, driving for Daughtery Mobile Homes, Sol Stewart Mobile Homes, Boise Cascade and L&M Trucking. He loved fishing, hunting, shooting pool and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include his beloved wife, Henretta […]