2016-04-14 E-Edition

NEWS BRIEFS

Spring cleanup for Jackson will begin Saturday morning


The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraging everyone in the area to participate in the Statewide Spring Cleanup from April 16 to 23. During this time citizens, clubs and other org anizations are asked to help with picking up trash along the city’s streets and roads. Anyone interested in helping this year can come by the Chamber of Commerce […]

Correction



When members of last week’s honor roll were listed for Jackson Academy, Autumn Younge was accidentally omitted from the A Honor Roll list for the juniors.

Butts faces eight counts of fraud




Federal agents arrested a Grove Hill woman early Tuesday morning. Tanya Butts appeared in federal court in Mobile that afternoon and was charged with an indictment of eight counts of wire and mail fraud. The indictment, filed March 31, charges her with fraud in obtaining money from Hometown Hospice, Inc. of Jackson and Medical Equipment of Jackson for her personal […]

Jackson will seek re-election to District 1, Place 1




Eldridge Jackson Jr. has announced that he will seek re-election for the Jackson City Council’s District 1, Place 1 seat. Jackson said it has been an honor and a pleasure to serve his neighbors and fellow citizens of District 1, Place 1. “I have worked effectively with the mayor, fellow council members, city businesses and government leaders and the people […]

Concerned citizen confronts Clarke Co. Commission




A citizen scolded Clarke County commissioners at the work session Monday for not working together. One of the commissioners returned the scolding, saying it was a personal attack and out of line. Robbie Cole of Grove Hill said he has been a county resident for five years. “I am concerned for the future of our county,” he told commissioners after […]

Brooks warns that burning in barrels is illegal and dangerous




The improper burning of trash on windy days can create a very dangerous situation. During Tuesday’s Jackson City Council meeting, Jackson Fire Chief Bobby Brooks reminded the citizens of Jackson that it is not only illegal to burn trash in a barrel, it is also extremely risky. Last week, a structure fire on Chestnut Drive was a direct result of […]

JPD recognized as one of the best in the country by CALEA




After a long process, the Jackson Police Department is now recognized among the best in the country. Jackson Police Chief Charles Burge and Accreditation Manager Mariah Robinson traveled to St. Louis, Mo., from March 30 through April 2 for the CALEA accreditation conference where they were presented with a certificate recognizing their commitment to law enforcement excellence. Burge said the […]

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