2015-11-05 E-Edition

RAIN OR SHINE

Rainy weather will not stop Fall Festival


The forecast for Saturday might not call for sunshine and blue skies, but rainy conditions will not dampen the fun at the 33rd annual Fall Festival. As of Monday, all activities were scheduled to proceed as planned regardless of the weather conditions. Many of the activities were already set to take place indoors. One of the most popular draws will […]

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Richey announces candidacy for Clarke County Schools Superintendent’s race




Dr. Lenoise Richey Jr., has announced his candidacy for Clarke County Superintendent of Education as a Democrat. Richey, who currently serves as principal of Wilcox Central High School, said every child deserves to have a dream, but asked whose responsibility is it to make our children’s dream a reality? “The time has come where we must take ownership, accountability, and […]

City of Jackson will honor its veterans Nov. 11




The city of Jackson will hold a Veterans Day program Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. The program will take place in front of city hall near the veteran’s memorial. Throughout the program, veterans from the area will be honored for their service, and each branch of the military will be recognized. There will also be guest speakers relaying their […]

Jackson stores will hold open house Nov. 15




The 33rd Jackson Fall Festival will be the first of many November activities through the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce. Many of the upcoming activities will have a holiday theme including the Christmas open house. The open house will take place Sunday, Nov. 15, from 1 to 5 p.m. Participating stores include Floral Creations, Flowertown, Niche’, Southern Traditions, The Framery […]

Coming in on a wing and a prayer




Julius D.C. Anderson, born in 1917, was the oldest of the three children of Mr. and Mrs. Artist Anderson of Healing Springs community, Washington County. He graduated from Millry High School and Livingston University and worked a couple of years as a teacher and coach. From early childhood, Julius wanted to fly airplanes. His sister, Louise Hoffman, said their mother […]

Playoff game changes



Due to expected storms, Jackson High School, Jackson Academy and Washington County High School have moved their firstround playoff games to tonight, Thursday, Nov. 5. All games will kick off at 7 p.m.

Correction



In the Oct. 29 story “Bears earn homecoming win against Southern Choctaw” the kicker for Leroy High School was mistakenly identified as Tyler Wheat. The kicker for the Leroy High School football team was Chase Butts.

Local events will offer help with Medicare, prescriptions, legal issues and more



People who are eligible for Medicare can receive free help in choosing among Medicare medical and prescription drug plans for 2015 at enrollment events on Thursday, Nov. 12, in Grove Hill or on Friday, Nov. 13, in Jackson. Medicare beneficiaries are especially urged to evaluate their plan options this year because many of the plans have large decreases and others […]