2017-11-30 E-Edition

Millry man jailed after dragging deputy




A Millry man remained in Washington County Jail Monday after dragging a deputy with his car after a traffic stop. According to reports from the Washington County Sheriff’s Department, Michael G. Leverette, 22, of Millry, was stopped by Deputy Andrew Byrd at about 12:18 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27. Byrd reported Leverette ran through a safety check point and the suspect […]

Holiday programs hope to increase participation




The holiday season is in full swing, and a pair of Jackson groups are hoping to see participation in their programs increase. Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Katie Clark said there have been few entries for the city’s Friday, Dec. 8, Christmas parade. Clark encouraged anyone who would like to be a part of the city’s celebration to […]

One killed in accidental shooting in Sunflower




What is believed to be a misfired rifle led to the death of a 60-year-old Sunflower woman last weekend. According to reports from the Washington County Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred Saturday, Nov. 25. At that time, the sheriff’s office received a call about a hunting accident that happened at a camp near the Sunflower community involving the woman. The […]

Burge named Gillmore’s 2017 Teacher of the Year




For almost three decades, Gillmore Elementary School Teacher of the Year Amy Burge has been a fixture in the halls and in her classroom. Through the years, she has seen many changes in education. At the same time, Burge said some familiar faces have cycled through. This year, and in year’s past, Burge has discovered students in her class whose […]

NEWS BRIEFS

Genealogy classes begin Friday at library


The White Smith Memorial Library will conduct free genealogy classes Friday, Dec. 1, Friday, Dec. 8 and Friday Dec. 15. A second session of classes will take place Friday, Jan. 12, Friday, Jan. 19 and Friday, Jan. 26. All classes are scheduled to take place at the library from 9: 30 to 11 a. m. Class sizes are limited. To […]

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Betty Whatley Anderson



Betty Jean Whatley Anderson, 70, died at her home on Nov. 23, 2017. She was a native of Alabama and a resident of the Howardtown community in Tibbie. Betty Jean was a homemaker that enjoyed reading her Bible and romance books and drinking coffee on her porch. She loved flowers and collecting baby dolls. She and her late husband, Terry, […]

Jimmy Glenn Brewer



Jimmy Glenn Brewer, 57, died at Mobile Infirmary on Nov. 23, 2017. He was a native of Alabama and a resident of Jackson. He enjoyed building things and was a self-employed carpenter for many years until he became disabled. He also enjoyed fishing and playing video games. Survivors include his parents, Barbara and Jimmy Brewer of Jackson; his spouse, Julie […]

Kenneth Wayne Coaker



Kenneth Wayne Coaker, 72, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 21,2017. Kenneth was a member of Four Points Baptist Church. He retired from Ciba Geigy after 36 years, where he worked as an electrician. Kenneth also helped his friends with many electrical projects. He was known as the “Handy Man” around the community in his spare time. He enjoyed farming and especially […]