Peggy W. Lancaster



Peggy W. Lancaster of McIntosh, age 86, passed away March 7, 2018. During her life she had been a registered nurse and employed at both Ciba Geigy and Searcy Hospital for many years. Preceding her in death were her husband, Ed Lancaster; stepson, Bernie Lancaster; and beloved nephew, Butch Holloman. Mrs. Lancaster is survived by her daughters, Amelia (Bobby) Hudson […]

Community Calendar



NWTF banquet March 9th “Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt.” is the theme of this year’s Alabama State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation banquet March 9th, 6 p.m., at the H. W. Pearce Memorial Park Assembly House. Celebrate Doctors’ Day The staff of the Washington County Hospital and Nursing Home are creating a scrapbook for each of the […]

Gillmore celebrates Dr. Seuss’ Birthday



Students and teachers at Gillmore Elementary School got into the spirit of Dr. Seuss’ birthday Friday by dressing up as some of their favorite characters from the beloved author’s books. Pictured are some of the costumes created for the special day.

Busby honored for his heroic sacrifice




A brief ceremony in the small cemetery behind St. Stephens First Baptist Church Wednesday, Feb. 28, might not have seemed like much to motorists passing by, but inside the gates a true American hero was getting the recognition he deserves. Friends and family members of Sam Busby joined Gerald Deas, a man with deep military and Washington County roots, to […]

Caster announces his candidacy for House District 65




Marcus Ellis Caster is a Democratic candidate for the Alabama House of Representatives, District 65. From McIntosh, Caster served as head basketball coach for the Jackson High School Aggies for 11 years and for the Jackson Academy Eagles for three years. During his tenure at both schools he won seven area championships and two region championships. He started the DeMarquis […]

Washington County supports underage drinking coalition




The Washington County Commission agreed Monday to continue to do its part to support efforts to combat underage drinking and drug abuse. During the meeting, Underage Drinking Coalition representative Emma Perryman provided updates for the agency’s programs. “We continue to work in the schools providing alcohol and drug prevention education and other life skills like suicide prevention and anger management,” […]

Our Opinions

Clarke County needs a truck driving school

From the discussion at a recent Clarke County Commission meeting, we learned that our community colleges have jurisdictional areas and one college can’t cross into another’s territory. Even if it means a needed program goes lacking. Such is the case with a truck driving course that had been offered by Bishop State Community College in Jackson. Bishop State is based […]

‘I think I would get that removed too!’



Claude had a bad gall bladder. Doctors had advised her to get it removed for years. She would have an attack. It would pass after a few days and she would forget about it. Until the next time it flared up. This time, it wouldn’t pass. The doctor at Jackson Hospital said, “You can’t put this off any longer, Mrs. […]

McGregor like E. F. Hutton



As the June primaries for our statewide races get closer, there is a lot of media attention and stories written about the power being wielded by special interests, PACs and big money. They focus on the large amount of cash and influence being bet on the horses for governor and the Legislature. The Business Council of Alabama and ALFA are […]

Workplace safety a top priority



No matter the size of the business, the number of workers it employs, or the industry it supports, workplace safety is the responsibility and should be a chief priority of all businesses. Every worker deserves a safe and healthy workplace. As Chairman of the House Workforce Protections Subcommittee, I recently convened a hearing to examine the role of the Occupational […]