2023-03-23 E-Edition

Fast way down

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Rappel — To descend (as from a cliff) by sliding down a rope passed under one thigh, across the body and over the opposite shoulder or through a special friction device. Merriam-Webster Dictionary Law enforcement officers from county and municipal agencies across the First Judicial Circuit of Choctaw, Clarke and Washington counties attended training classes last week. A First Judicial […]

Supt. Bagley will step down July 1

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Clarke County Superintendent of Education Larry Bagley announced at the March 16 school board meeting that he was resigning effective July 1. He said he would like for the board to have an interim appointee in place by the April 20 board meeting so he can help the person get acquainted with the job before he leaves. School board members […]

Argument over car battery leads to fatal shooting, murder charge

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An argument between friends over a car battery led to a shooting that left one man dead in Chatom. Chatom Police Chief Aaron Carpenter said he got a call about the shooting just before 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 15. When he arrived at the Bay Avenue scene an officer was already there and had Renaldo James in custody. Patrick Henderson […]

Unemployment continues high in Southwest Alabama

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While state leaders continue to tout low unemployment rates, some rates in southwest Alabama remain high. In fact, for January Wilcox County has the highest unemployment rate in the state at 8.8%, Clarke County is second at 5.9% and Dallas County is third at 5.4%. The state’s rate is 2.6%, unchanged from December. “I’m proud to kick off 2023 with […]

Ex-coach, teacher gets probation for sending juvenile obscene materials

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Billy Gardner, a former area high school teacher and coach pleaded guilty last week to transmitting obscene materials and was sentenced to three years of supervised probation. The sentence was issued March 14 by Circuit Judge Perry Newton during the Washington County court term in Chatom. Gardner’s sentence was for 10 years but was amended in a reverse split sentence […]

SMILE OF THE WEEK

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Brought to you with a smile by: KEVIN L. PICKETT, DMD, MS Specialist in Orthodontics 111 West Church Street Jackson, AL 36545 Phone (251) 607- 0110 www.pickettortho.com

JA honor roll announced

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The third nine-week period has concluded and the students achieving the A and A/B honor rolls have been announced by the Jackson Academy administration First Grade All As: Abbie Bailey, Evelyn Blacksher, Lydia Boss, Mary-Alice Brewer, Huntley Coleman, Andrew Downey, Evie Howard, Jax Howard, Taylen Johnson, Luke Jones, Sawyer Keith, Brantley Mayhair, Kendall McCully, Tyler Reed, Caroline Richardson, Olivia Richardson, […]

JHS says thanks!

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Jackson High School juniors have been preparing for the ACT all year and they took their ACTs on Tuesday, March 14. Jackson High would like to extend a special thanks to PCA for the monetary donation that provided breakfast and lunch, along with discounts from Jack’s and Pizza Hut. Also, thanks to Coca Cola for the drinks and Pic-N-Sav for […]

Aggie Singers to present‘Moana’

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The Jackson High School Aggie Singers are stepping forward once again with an entertaining performance for your enjoyment. “Moana,” the Musical Jr., will be performed April 5th through the 7th at 7 each evening in the school auditorium. School performances will be announced. Bring your family and enjoy an evening of music and fun while supporting our Aggie Singers.