Editor’s leaving brings out compliments, best wishes
Rick Couch touched many with his newspaper workSometimes you never know what kind of an impact an individual has on other people or a place until they’re gone. Such is the case with Rick Couch, editor of The South Alabamian. No, he hasn’t “gone” in that kind of “gone” but he is leaving Jackson, headed for a new job with the state of Alabama in Montgomery. Even […]
Taylor taken into custody on theft charges
An investigation remains underway by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office regarding the events that led to the arrest of former revenue commissioner Laura L. Taylor. Taylor, of Tibbie, was taken into custody last week and charged with four counts of possession of a forged instrument. She was held on four $5,000 bonds. The investigation revealed Taylor might have been responsible […]
JIS students honor their super citizens
In February, Jackson Intermediate School students began a 10- week journey through the Liberty Legacy program that encouraged them to learn what it means to be a super citizen. Throughout this journey, the students considered what makes someone a super citizen and how they could give back to the community as well. During Monday’s graduation ceremony, the students welcomed in […]
Pine City Ambassadors learn the importance of serving the community
Another busy year wrapped up for the Pine City Ambassadors’ program Thursday, April 26, when 16 members of the club celebrated their graduation at the Kimbell House. Jackson Mayor Paul South congratulated the students and urged them to remember that the foundation for their success came from home. “Always remember when you go off to college that (your parents are) […]
NEWS BRIEFS
Depot reunion welcomes old friends homeThe eighth annual Depot Reunion will be held Saturday, May 5, from 10 a. m. until 6 p. m. on Depot Road starting at Andrews Funeral Home and extending to the railroad tracks. This year’s shirt will honor Michelle Obama, the first African American First Lady of the United States (the 2017 shirt honored Pres. Barack Obama). According to event […]
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Don R. Pledger
Don R. Pledger passed away April 26, 2018 at his Jackson residence surrounded by family and friends. He was born Dec. 29, 1946 to Margie and Raymond Pledger in Jackson; he was 71 years of age. A member of Stave Creek Baptist Church, he served the citizens of Jackson for 10 years with the police department and then worked 35 […]
Walter Wayne White
Walter Wayne White, 79, of Chunchula, passed away April 29, 2018 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born Sept. 16, 1938 to Anne Mae Lee White and Fernward “Bo” Foster White. His hobbies included camping and fishing in his younger years, and he grew to love large equipment such as bulldozers, tractors and backhoes. He enjoyed spending time […]
Stella Davis Smith
Mrs. Stella Louise Davis Smith, age 89, was born Aug. 6, 1930 in Carlton, the youngest child of the late Virginia French Davis and the late Matthew Davis. She made her heavenly transition April 17, 1018. She was married to the late John L. Smith for 61 years, and to this union, five children were born. Confessing Christ at an […]
