2016-06-23 E-Edition

Boating accident claims two Clarke County men




Family and friends of two young Clarke County men killed in a boating mishap near Gulf Shores Saturday night were shocked and grieved to hear the news that night and Sunday morning. Robert Lance Criswell, 32, of Jackson, and passenger Samuel Jacob Hawk, 28, his brother-inlaw, of Thomasville, were both pronounced dead at the scene, said Trooper Jamie Maloy. Criswell […]

Clarke and Washington counties report extensive damage from Friday’s storms




A strong storm front rolled through Clarke County from the north Friday afternoon, bringing with it winds of 60 to 65 mph, rain and hail. The storm rolled in from the north and proceeded on a southern course through the state. Roy Waite of the Clarke County Emergency Management Agency said there were at least 50 reports of trees and/or […]

Well, well, well …



This week’s scavenger hunt prize winners were Kagan Beauchamp and Demi Blackmon, who discovered the clue near the old well at the Episcopal church. This is the final week for clues to be read on the Rooster Crow Morning Show on 106.1 between 6 and 9 a.m. This week, a second clue for an additional prize will be published in […]

200th birthday celebration kicks off Friday




Plans for the city of Jackson’s 200th birthday party continue to take shape as the Friday, June 24, and Saturday, June 25, celebrations approach. Cemetery tours, guided by Wayne Roney, are scheduled for Friday. Tours of Pine Crest will take place at 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tours of Woodlawn are set for 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Put on […]

Pugh announces his candidacy for mayor of Jackson




Woodie E. Pugh Jr. has announced that he will be a candidate for Jackson mayor in the Aug. 23 municipal election. Pugh is a former Clarke County superintendent of education. He was elected in 2008 and served one four-year term, from 2009 to 2013. He has also held interim superintendent positions in Conecuh and Wilcox counties. The lifelong educator has […]

NEWS BRIEFS

Arc program will outline the details of the ABLE Act


The Arc of Clarke County’s Family Education Committee will host a meeting on the ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Act and Alabama Family Trust Thursday, June 23. The meeting, which will take place at The Arc’s 501 Forest Ave. office at 6 p.m., will feature guest speaker Katherine Barr. The Alabama ABLE Act was passed in June 2015 and […]

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Nial D. Bowerman



Nial D. “Bogie” Bowerman, 90, of Jackson, passed away June 21, 2016 at William F. Green Veterans Home in Bay Minette. He was born Dec. 29, 1925 to Myron Nial Bowerman and Truman Jones Bowerman. A WWII veteran of the U.S. Navy, he had been employed as a heavy equipment operator with Lone Star Cement Co. In addition to his […]

Menton Boman



Menton “Babe” Boman of Bigbee, entered into eternal rest on June 20, 2016 while at Washington County Hospital. Born Aug. 10, 1933 to the late Melinda and Taldon Boman, he was 82 years of age. Visitation will be Saturday, June 25, from 10 until the 11 a.m. life celebration at the Church of God Deliverance, 2454 Blue Diret Road, Silas. […]