2016-11-10 E-Edition

THE VOTES ARE IN

Bagley, Dickey win Tuesday’s superintendent races


Superintendent race Superintendent of Education Larry Bagley, the county’s first Republican education leader, defeated challenger Lenoise Richey Jr., the Democrat, 7,615 to 5,138, a nearly 60 percent victory margin. Bagley, a longtime teacher, coach and principal in the county system, thanked everyone for their support and said he would continue to work with teachers and support personnel to provide the […]

Car, tractor collide



An accident on Highway 43 north of Jackson left a scary scene and one man with serious injuries. According to investigators, the tractor pictured to the left was struck by a Pontiac sedan when the driver, an 82-year-old man, attempted to turn around in the southbound lane at about 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2. The driver of the tractor sustained […]

Postseason run ends for WCHS after player is ruled ineligible




The Washington County High School football team had been preparing for a rematch with Elba High School this weekend, the team that handed the Bulldogs playoff losses in the past two seasons. Because of Alabama High School Athletic Association sanctions, revenge will have to wait. The Bulldogs learned Monday that they would be placed on probation for one year and […]

New faces welcomed during Jackson City Council meeting




During Tuesday’s Jackson City Council meeting a few new faces and several familiar ones were welcomed into their respective roles for the next four years. Mayor Paul South and members of the council were officially sworn in by Judge Chris Bailey before stepping into their new seats to conduct the business of the city. Council members include Eldridge Jackson Jr., […]

NEWS BRIEFS

Applications open for JPD’s annual Xmas toy drive


The Jackson Police Department is now taking applications for the 37th edition of Operation Christmas. Signups will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p . m . , Monday through Friday at the Jackson Police Department through Friday, Dec. 2. Recipients must be residents of the Jackson Police Department jurisdiction, and they must bring a utility bill showing proof […]

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Marie Sullivan



Marie Sullivan, 84, of Jackson, passed away Oct. 30, 2016 at Springhill Memorial Hospital in Mobile. She was born Jan. 20, 1932 to Vida Coxwell McClamy and Herbert Melton Mc- Clamy Sr. A lifelong member of Jackson First Baptist Church, she enjoyed Sunday School and was active with WMU. She was also an avid fan of Alabama football and had […]

Katherine Stoker Sullivan



Katherine Ophelia Stoker Sullivan, 79, died Nov. 6, 2016. She was a native and lifelong resident of St. Stephens until the last few years of her life. Ophelia was a member of Mt. Nebo Holiness Church, when it was in existence on County Road 28 (Hobson Cut-Off Road). She worked as a lace burner at Vanity Fair for more than […]

Emmanuel Forbah Hisay



Emmanuel Forbah Hisay, a native of Liberia and resident of McIntosh, made his transition from this earthly life Oct. 29, 2016 at Providence Hospital in Mobile. Mr. Hisay was born Aug. 29, 1950 to Jassa and Johnnie Hisay in Liberia. He was 66 years of age. He worked as a mental health worker for 11 years at Searcy Hospital. Emmanuel […]