‘Sweet Dreams’
The White Smith Memorial Library’s “Sweet Dreams” Christmas program was a drive-through event this year, held Thursday, Dec. 10. Among those there were the Cat in the Hat (a good friend of Jackson Mayor Paul South), above left with two of Jackson’s Finest. Santa Claus was there as was his sister, Claudia Claus. You didn’t know Santa had a sister? […]
Virus doesn’t stop this parade!
While the coronavirus pandemic curtailed or canceled many municipalities’ Christmas events this year, including parades, Jackson’s parade rolled last Friday, Dec. 11 as it always has. The evening lighted parade drew several floats. Some parade participants and spectators wore masks but many did not. The South Alabamian’s Christmas issue with greetings from area businesses and letters to Santa publishes next […]
Charges of attempted murder will be filed in shooting
Attempted murder charges will be filed against five individuals who were involved in an apparent drive-by shooting in Jackson Sunday night, Dec. 13. Jackson Deputy Police Chief Richard Harvey said that officers were dispatched around 11 p.m. to a call of shots fired at an address on Oak Street where there have been numerous problems. Officer Brent Dukes was responding […]
$520M solar plant to build in McIntosh
A solar company will locate a $520 million solar panel facility on 3,200 acres near McIntosh and generate electricity that will be sold to Alabama Power and PowerSouth Energy Cooperative. The news was made public Monday during the Washington County Commission’s Zoom telephone meeting when county tax abatements were authorized for Bayou Solar. Bayou Solar is a Louisiana company serving […]
FEMA to help with Hurricane Zeta damages, cleanup
It took six weeks to get it, but the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) last week declared that federal disaster assistance will be available to individuals and local governments impacted by Hurricane Zeta on Oct. 28 and 29. Local governmental officials and EMA employees had expected assistance for counties and municipalities for debris removal from highways and streets. Assistance for […]
SMILE OF THE WEEK
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Christmas at Cookie’s house
Angie Dunnam isn’t asking for much this Christmas. That’s because she has already been blessed with three of the best gifts she could receive! Angie Dunnam lives in New Prospect with her husband Glenn, a contractor and pastor of New Prospect Baptist Church. She once worked as a substitute teacher, but now she holds the most important job: grandmother! Angie, […]
Jackson Intermediate School honor roll announced
The A and A/B honor rolls have been announced for the last nine weeks by Jackson Intermediate School. Grade 3 All As: Isaiah Adams, Allie Baugh, Mya Beasley, Amari Beck, Ta`Mauri Besteda, Kenneth Bivin, Lane Browder, David Brown, Hayden Burge, Nicholas Burpo, Ainsley Clarke, Ty`Johun Clarke, Bethany Cole, Brody Crawford, Katie Criswell, Brittnay Davis, Caleb Deas, Jesse Dungan, Elijah Durrance, […]
Wedding plans announced for Kelly, Lovette
Elizabeth Kate Kelly and Caleb Thomas Lovette have announced their final wedding plans. The wedding will be an event of Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, at The Barn, located in Townsend, Tenn. Parents of the bridal couple are Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kelly of Jackson, Ms. Margie Lovette of Foley and Mr. Ty Lovette of Spanish Fort. Invitations to attend have […]
