2017-06-01 E-Edition

SENIOR EAGLES TAKE FLIGHT

Jackson Academy says farewell to graduating Class of 2017


Twenty-five students crossed the stage during Jackson Academy’s graduation ceremony last week ready to tackle the next phase of their lives. To prepare them for this journey, guest speaker District Judge J.R. Morgan offered 10 tips for the students that he said he wished someone had provided on the night of his own high school graduation. The tips included: Call […]

Ceremony, monument and flag honor the memories of veterans and first responders

Saying thanks


Memorial Day in Jackson was even more special Monday with the unveiling of a monument to honor veterans, active duty military personnel and first responders. The ceremony provided sunshine on a cloudy day to those who gathered to pay homage to the men and women who protected them at home and abroad. Jackson Mayor Paul South expressed his gratitude to […]

Bumpers leaves a lasting legacy of dedication and loyalty to Jackson




When friends reflected on the life of Bob Bumpers, the words “loyal” and “dedicated” were frequently used. Bumpers, who died Sunday after battling cancer, was laid to rest yesterday, but his memory lives on through the students he mentored and the firefighters who thrived under his leadership. Jackson Fire Chief Bobby Brooks said Bumpers, who was captain of the north […]

NEWS BRIEFS

Summer Reading Program begins next week


The White Smith Memorial Library’s Summer Reading Program begins Monday, June 4. The program lasts the entire month of June. There will be stories, crafts, special guests and other events. Each child will receive a T-shirt and medal for attending. A celebration of their success will be held at the H.W. Pearce Memorial Park Assembly House June 29 at 6 […]

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Robert C. Bumpers Jr.



Robert C. “Bob” Bumpers Jr., 70, passed away May 28, 2017 at his residence in Jackson. He was born Dec. 15, 1946 to Keeble Bumpers and Robert Bumpers Sr. A teacher at Jackson High School, he served the school in many capacities, including coaching with the football team and softball team and was a member of the Aggie Nation. He […]

James Hill Deavers



James Hill “Jim” Deavers, 83, of Birmingham, passed away May 26, 2017 at his residence. He was born May 23, 1934 in Montgomery, but grew up in Grove Hill. He graduated from Clarke County High School in 1952 and from the University of Alabama in 1957, where he was active in Pi Kappa Phi. He received a Master of Divinity […]

Emma Carpenter Reed



Emma Jewel Bennett Carpenter Reed, 90, died at her home on May 26, 2017. She was a native and lifelong resident of Washington County. Emma was a member of New Beginnings Church (prior Millry Assembly). She attended Millry School. Emma worked at a sewing factory for a few years, later working at Millry Nutritional Center. She loved this job and […]

Charles Leno Rivers



Charles Leno Rivers, 61, died at Mobile Infirmary on May 26, 2017. He was a native and resident of McIntosh. Survivors include his brother, Percy Carl ( Jewel) Rivers Sr. and sisters, Mary M. Walthall and Jessie Burton, all of McIntosh. He was preceded in death by his parents, Percy Rivers and Jessie Mae Weaver Rivers, and two brothers, Jerry […]