2012-12-13 E-Edition

Conservation officer’s truck hit in night hunting stop




Conservation Officer Robbie Tillman received an unexpected jolt when he attempted to stop a vehicle whose occupant was apparently night hunting Friday night, Dec. 7. Tillman said he was patrolling the Choctaw Bluff Road in southeastern Clarke County when he saw a pickup stop in the road and heard a shot from it about 9:15. He pulled his conservation pickup […]

Men can put up a Christmas tree



They say men don’t like to put up Christmas trees. Well, a bunch of Jackson coffee drinkers dispelled that misconception last week as they worked to erect a giant “light tree” on Highway 43 at the city limits. Ricky and David Milstead purchased the tree from a closed industry in Mobile and erected it for the first time last year. […]

AG rules WashCo Commission must elect own chairman




Local Act 2011-605 sponsored by Rep. Elaine Beech, D-Chatom, stated that the five Washington County Commissioners would elect the chairman from among their number. However, the act did not address the removal of the probate judge as chairman as per Local Act 92-226. Therefore, there was confusion as to who is the legal chairman of the Washington County Commission when […]

WashCo falls short in bid for state title

Tanner tops WCHS 28-14 in Super Six championship


The Washington County Bulldogs’ magical season came to a heartbreaking end Friday afternoon at Jordan- Hare Stadium in Auburn as the Tanner Rattlers pulled away late for a 28-14 win to claim the Class 2A State Championship. Tanner finished the season with a perfect 14-0 record including a 13-7 win over 3A champion Madison Academy to open the season. The […]

‘Sweet Dreams’ program set at local library



The White Smith Memorial Library in Jackson is presenting “Sweet Dreams Christmas Park” today, Thursday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. There will be music, Christmas stories, as well as a visit from Santa. Children are asked to bring an unwrapped gift to put under the tree for a needy child.

Toy and food drive tonight at Brooks Chrysler



Brooks Chevrolet and Brooks Chrysler are holding their annual Christmas open house, toy and food drive Thursday, Dec. 13 from 5 until 8 p.m. at Brooks Chrysler in Jackson. Visitors are encouraged to bring a new unwrapped toy or one bag of non-perishable food itmes for donation to local children and families in area communities. With a donation, youngsters can […]

Deadlines for holiday issues



Special deadlines are set for the Dec. 27 issue of The South Alabamian. All news items should be submitted by 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21. The newspaper office will be closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 25. The office will only be closed Jan. 1 for New Year’s. Submit news items for the Jan. 3 edition by 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. […]

Fireman of the Year



Brian Long, left, was chosen as the 2012 Jackson Fireman of the Year at the department’s annual Christmas banquet held Monday evening, Dec. 10. Presenting him with the trophy is 2011 Fireman of the Year Mitch Shoultz. Submitted photo

McDonald’s to locate in Grove Hill




The Grove Hill Planning Commission met Monday and approved the rezoning of a portion of a new retail development as Business 1/Commercial. O’Mar, Inc. of Wilmer has purchased 31 acres on Highway 43 across from Dunn’s Exxon. Lamar Allen Harrison, O’Mar president, requested that the first 375-feet of frontage on Highway 43 be rezoned. O’Mar plans to build a Mc- […]