2016-07-14 E-Edition

BACKING THE BLUE

Jackson residents and businesses support JPD


Across the nation, protests against law enforcement officers and violent clashes have dominated headlines. In Jackson, however, there is a much different tone. For the past week, the Jackson Police Department has received numerous cards, gifts and phone calls from people expressing their gratitude for the protection offered by the men and women in uniform. Jackson Police Chief Lem DuBose […]

Municipal elections are set for August




Continued questions about the date of the municipal election promoted Jackson City Clerk Betty Powell to again remind voters that votes will be cast in August and not November. All city offices, including mayor and council positions, will appear on the ballot for the Tuesday, Aug. 23, election. A runoff, if necessary, will take place Tuesday, Oct. 4. As of […]

NEWS BRIEFS

Stephens excels in Navy’s sub training course


A 2015 Jackson High School graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy training to serve aboard nuclear powered, submarines throughout the fleet. Fireman Antorry Stephens is under instruction at the Basic Enlisted Submarine School, which teaches the basic theory behind the construction and operation of nuclear powered submarines including ships systems, organization and safety. Currently the Los Angeles class fast-attack submarine […]

Classic Corvettes will be on display in Jackson Friday




Car enthusiasts from Jackson and the surrounding area will have an opportunity to view a unique display of classic automobiles when the Southwest Alabama Improvement Association hosts a picnic for the International Council of Corvette Clubs Friday. The picnic, which will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the H.W. Pearce Memorial Park Assembly House, is part of […]

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Earline Grimes Schramm



Earline Grimes Schramm, 90, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016 at her home after a brief, but valiant, battle with cancer. A native of Washington County, she was faithful to Clearwater Assembly of God Church in Wagarville and loved spending time with her family, cooking and crossstitching. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grace and Turner […]

Bettye Reynolds Tarleton



Bettye Reynolds Tarleton, 78, of Jackson, passed away July 7, 2016. She was born Feb. 19, 1938 to Alice Josephine Moncrief Reynolds and Paul Franklin Reynolds Sr. She had been employed at Ginger Tree Dress Shop in Jackson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Inmon Grey “Skeeter” Tarleton. She is survived by her […]

Robert Leslie Thompson



Robert Leslie “Bobby” Thompson, 68, of Chatom, passed away July 12, 2016 at his residence. He was born July 22, 1947 to Bessie and Leslie Thompson. He had been employed as a timber and game manager with Bassett Creek Timber and Game Management. A member of Pine Level Baptist Church, he was a loving and devoted family man. Preceding him […]

Stephen Lamark Brown



Stephen Lamark “Steve” Brown, a native of McIntosh and resident of Mobile, departed this life July 5, 2016. Born Sept. 10, 1972 to Fannie Brown Adams and the late Jefferson Sullivan, he was 43 years of age. Steve was a 1990 graduate of McIntosh High School and a member of the New Free Holiness Church of God in Chatom. He […]