2016-11-23 E-Edition

Oh Christmas tree!

Santa Claus is coming to town

Pack the house!



After Jackson High School’s dominant 35-9 win against St. Paul’s, it was hard to argue with super fans Skylar Terrell and Bubba Butts about who is No. 1. The Aggies will host Beauregard High School at Legion Field Friday night in a rematch of last year’s thriller, and the Aggies are counting on plenty of fan support. The winner will […]

Jackson man speeds through roadblock before being captured by WC deputies




Jackson High School fans returning home from Friday night’s playoff win at St. Paul’s received a little more excitement on the drive back to the Pine City. While motorists were passing through a road block conducted by the Washington County Sheriff’s Department near McIntosh, a Jackson man decided he would skip the check-in altogether. According to reports from the department, […]

Mullinix named Gillmore Elementary’s Teacher of the Year




In a short time at Gillmore Elementary School, special education teacher Donette Mullinix has made a tremendous impact on the students and her peers. When the school held an assembly to name its Teacher of the Year last week, it was no surprise to school employees when her name was called. For Mullinix, however, the honor caught her completely off […]

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Jackson FUMC kicks off holiday celebrations


Jackson First United Methodist Church will kick off its holiday celebrations Sunday night with their annual Step Singing celebration. The event, a favorite in the Pine City, features choirs from area churches and schools on the front steps of the building performing holiday favorites. Hot chocolate and snacks are also available. The event begins at 6 p.m. For the second […]

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James Edwin Davis Sr.



James Edwin Davis Sr., 86, a resident of Jackson, passed away on Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at Jackson Medical Center. He was born Nov. 26, 1929 in Whatley to Edwin Blount and Ethel James Davis. He had been employed at Ciba- Geigy for 34 years. Mr. Davis was a proud U.S. Army veteran, having served in the Korean Conflict, and […]

Gladys Ryser Mathews



Gladys Ryser Mathews, of Grove Hill, passed away Nov. 18, 2016 at her residence. Born Feb. 24, 1913 to William Peter and Glida Hoven Ryser, she was 103 years of age at the time of her death. A longtime member of Union Methodist Church, she loved her church family and was active in the Women’s Missionary Society and Women’s Society […]

Alfred Collins



Alfred Collins, a resident of Sunflower, better known as “Crawfish,” traded time for eternity Nov. 18, 2016. Born Jan. 8, 1948 to Walter Sr. and Ada Robinson Collins, he was 68 years of age. He was a member of the Little Sunflower Baptist Church No. 3 in Sunflower. Mr. Collins was a veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed […]