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October 12, 2006
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Which way would it go?
Sharon Jones of Coffeeville, Sherry Perry of Silas and Michael Breedlove Jr. of Jackson look at a big map with proposed corridors for a north-south West Alabama Freeway at a hearing at the Alabama Department of Transportation office in Grove Hill last Thursday. Just over 70 people-including 15 ALDOT More...
Judicial nominee says he violated rules of conduct
Suspension apparently won't keep Stuart DuBose from being elected, or from taking oath as circuit judge
By Jim Cox

The Disciplinary Commission of the Alabama State Bar has accepted a conditional guilty plea from Jackson attorney Stuart C. DuBose related to his actions regarding the preparation of a will for a deceased Washington County man. DuBose was involved in a civil dispute regarding the estate of the man h More...

WEST ALABAMA FREEWAY
Individuals' concerns for personal property supercedes thoughts of economic benefits
By Jim Cox

While some of those who attended a meeting last week on a proposed north-south freeway for west Alabama were interested in the route's potential impact on the economy, most seemed more interested from a purely personal point of view: "Would it go through my home or property?" More...


Child Advocacy Center director is Citizen of Year
By Kathryn F. Pickard

"It was a complete surprise. I've always thought the Citizen of the Year was a good way to recognize people in our community and I always tried to attend the banquet, but I never thought I would be honored," Mary English laughed. More...


Grove Hill work

Work progresses on various projects around Grove Hill. At top right, bricks are being laid on the new courthouse annex and work continues on the interior of the building. More...


Clarke County businessman faces charges of filing false tax returns

A Clarke County businessman faces arraignment on Monday, Oct. 30 before Clarke County Circuit Judge Thomas Baxter on charges of filing false Alabama income tax returns following a recent indictment by a Clarke County Grand Jury. More...


 Community
•Letter of Thanks
We want to express our deep appreciation to Diana and Chris Kynard, organizers of the benefit singing for me; to Amos Johnson, who lined up the singers; and to all of you who gave so generously as a result of the benefit-during the benefit and afterwards. More...
•Tale Tellin' Festival in Selma this weekend
•Military News
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 Monthly Calendar
•Community Calendar
HIV prevention group meets Oct. 13 The Area-Wide HIV Prevention Community Group will meet More...
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 Church
•Church Announcements
C hance Baptist revival Chance Baptist Church will continue its revival Thursday, (tonight), Oct. 12 and end Friday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. nightly. Rev. Edmond Charleston will be the evangelist for the week. Rev. Charley Marshall Sr. is the pastor. More...
•We know when the end is near
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 Editorial
•Editor's Notes
Help needed if west Alabama is to see north-south road
A north-south freeway or interstate-type road has been talked for west Alabama for decades. A good highway, running from the Gulf Coast to the Muscle Shoals area in the Tennessee River valley could be one of the catalysts needed for economically depressed west Alabama. More...
•Alabama Scene
•Inside the Statehouse
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 LifeStyle
•Gardening With Dora
How to root Confederate roses oakleaf hydrangea and more
October isn't a very busy time in the garden. Once we've neatened up the spent annuals and gotten control of the winter weeds about all that is left to do is find just the right place to position the pots of chrysanthemums we bought last week. More...
•Memories & Recipes
•Davis-Marshall to wed Oct 21 in Whatley church
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 Schools
•Coffeeville's academic work recognized
The State Department of Education honored Coffeeville High School on Thursday, Sept. 14 with a resolution and monetary award of $8,500 for its 2005-2006 academics. The award exemplifies teamwork that consists of the administrator, teachers, staff members, parents, and students working together. Coff More...
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 Obituaries
•Area Obituaries
Finch Elizabeth Finch, 91, of the Manila community near Jackson died Oct. 1, 2006 at Jackson Medical Center. More...
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 Sports
•Gators handed tough loss by Rebs
Bessemer 45, CPS 14
The Clarke Prep Gators suffered a tough 45-14 loss at the hands of the top-ranked Rebels of Bessemer Academy last Friday night in Bessemer. More...
•CCHS set for showdown with WCHS
•Late heroics doom THS against Miller
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