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Card of Thanks Thank you for the cards, calls of concern, flowers, prayers, and good thoughts for me during my recent hospitalization. It is wonderful to live in such a caring community. A special thank you to my mother, Gerry Lipscomb and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Jerry and Jane Newton, for their help in... More ... Howze to celebrate 80th birthday Mrs. Rosa M. Howze will be honored by her children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren with a celebration of her 80th birthday, Saturday, Nov. 10 from 4 until 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the Union Baptist Church in Coffeeville. All family and friends are invited to come and celebrate this ... More ...
Participating in the most recent Naturalization Service at the Federal Courthouse in Mobile were three members of the Elizabeth Bradford Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Grove Hill. Pictured with Chief Judge Virginia Granade are, left to right, Mrs. Susie K. Kennedy, Mrs. Tommie ... More ... C'ville police chief in the right place at the right time While traveling to work on Friday, Nov. 2, Chief Harrell was driving from the north on U.S. 43 in Jackson when he received an All Points Bulletin for a Black Tahoe with Silver Rims occupied by three white males. Chief Harrell noticed a vehicle matching that description approximately four cars in ... More ...
Firemen fight a house fire on Crestview Road in the Toddtown community shortly after 1 p.m. Tuesday. Tommy Roper is the homeowner and had not long been left the house. Antioch and Salitpa Fire Departments responded and Jackson Fire Department sent a truck to assist. At least one Helwestern volunteer... More ... Neighbor's actions nips fire at elderly woman's residence A Grove Hill man responded quickly to a fire scare at an elderly neighbor's residence and likely helped advert a house fire and possible tragedy. Grove Hill firefighters responded to a call to Eula Presnall's residence at 320 Callier Street just before 6 a.m. Wednesday. More ... Thomasville Police arrests of past week The Thomasville Police Department reported six misdemeanor arrests over the past week. Those arrested include: Mel Dosier, allowing dog to run at large, arrested Oct. 30. John Shannon Sheffield, bad checks, warrant for Clarke County Sheriff's Department; bad checks, warrant for Marengo County Sh... More ... Device may increase gas mileage by 22% Boston - National Fuelsaver Corp. has developed a low cost automotive accessory called the Platinum Gas Saver which is guaranteed to increase gas mileage by 22% while meeting all emission standards. With a simple connection to a vacuum line, the Gas Saver adds platinum vapor economically to the a... More ...
By Barry H. Hendrix Managing Editor State Rep. Marc Keahey opened a can of worms Nov. 1 at a constituent meeting in the Jackson City Hall. The freshman representative asked elected officials, community leaders and residents at the morning meeting their opinion on a proposed bill that would make it a felony for business owners who hi... More ... Grove Hill hospital needs new CT scanner Hospital board told the device would cost at least $400,000 By Barry H. Hendrix Managing Editor Phyllis Barnes, Radiology Manager at Grove Hill Memorial Hospital, emphasized the need for a new CT (computed tomography) scanner to the Board of Directors at their Oct. 25 meeting. The new scanner will cost at least $400,000. "It's expensive, but we haven't upgraded in seven years," she said. "W... More ...
Students from Grove Hill Elementary School recently donated $100 to the varsity cheerleaders at Clarke County High School. The money was raised through sales of photos of the children taken with mascot Clarke C. Dawg. Pictured at a recent GHES pep rally are Niquitha Merida, GHES assistant principal;... More ... Litter group wins state award By Barry H. Hendrix Managing Editor "Stop accepting litter," said county commissioner Patricia Du- Bose, the chairman of Clarke County Citizens Against Littering. "It's ugly. It does not have to be there. If we can get the public to stop accepting it, they will call in when they see illegal dump sites or they will even rally their n... More ...
Jackson Mayor Richard Long is co-chairman of the Tombigbee Rural Action Commission By Barry H. Hendrix Managing Editor State officials with the Alabama Rural Action Commission (ARAC) stressed Tuesday that regional volunteers will have the ear of Governor Bob Riley to press their concerns for the future of the southwest region. "This may be the only organization in the state where you've got direct input to the go... More ... New CCHS said 3 months behind Superintendent threatens penalties if building not ready for classes by January By Barry H. Hendrix Managing Editor Gerald Stephens, superintendent of Clarke County Schools, reported Nov. 1 that McKee and Associates of Montgomery, architects for construction of the new Clarke County High School, was informed that day if the campus was not ready for classes in January, the architect would start paying for the nu... More ...
Gasoline prices have been, on average, $2.89 for regular in the area for about a week but may have increased by the time this is printed. Oil jumped to a new record above $97 a barrel Tuesday after bombings in Afghanistan and an attack on a Yemeni oil pipeline. More ... New Era denies Teamsters' charges of discrimination By Jim Cox Editor & Publisher The Teamsters union is alleging that black employees at New Era Cap Co.'s Mobile plant are being discriminated against and also said workers reported "sweatshop"-like conditions at the company's Jackson plant. New Era officials deny the allegations. More ... Arrests booked through county jail past week Arrests booked through the Clarke County jail include: Troy Allen Beck, child support, arrested by the Clarke County Sheriff's Dept. Micah Charles Buchanan, parole violation/breaking and entering, arrested by Life Tech. Dread Darnell Campbell, burglary, first degree, domestic violence, third de... More ... Thomasville man killed in accident on Mississippi Highway 19 last week By Brian Livingston The Meridian Star A Thomasville man died instantly Tuesday, Oct. 30, when the Chevrolet S-10 pickup he was driving collided with an 18-wheeler at about 3:45 p.m. on Mississippi Hwy. 19 South near the Alabama-Mississippi state line. Joshua Hill, 24, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the 18-wheeler, ow... More ...
Glorious fall weather brought out the crowds for a day of family fun in downtown Jackson Saturday. Popping pop corn in an open kettle was a bit risky at Clarke County Museum booth. More ...
Gardening With Dora The Confederate rose is an imposter. It isn't a rose at all, but a hibiscus, Hibiscus mutabilis. It resides in the fine old southern plant family, Malvaceae, which includes cotton, hollyhocks, althea, and okra. Confederate rose is a tender perennial, which means each year's growth dies in wint... More ... Hospital Auxiliary hears breast cancer survivor By Marion "Bumpy" Bumpers The Grove Hill Memorial Hospital Auxiliary met on Oct. 24. President Janee Parden called the meeting to order and introduced the speaker for the morning, Jeanette Morgan, R.N., a retired employee of the hospital and the clinic. Mrs. Morgan shared her experiences as a two-time breast cancer survivo... More ...
Memories & Recipes Nutty Funnel Cakes 3/4 c sifted powd e red sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2/3 c pecan pieces 2 1/2 c self rising flour 1/4 c sugar 1 2/3 c milk 2 eggs 1/2 tsp almond flavoring vegetable oil Combine and set aside, cinnamon and powdered sugar. With knife blade in food processor, add... More ... $500 fine possible for littering According to current Alabama law, persons can be cited for violating the roadside litter statute and fined $500 through the issuance of a ticket by a law enforcement officer. Persons who discard their household waste illegally can be prosecuted under a separate criminal littering statute. More ...
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By Kathryn F. Pickard Pearl Stacey Kilpatrick of Grove Hill celebrated her 103rd birthday Thursday, Nov. 1. Mrs. Pearl was born in Monroe County and lived in Monroeville until just a few years ago when she came to live with her daughter and son-in-law, Jeanette and Dale Harris. More ...
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hodges of Thomasville announce the engagement of their daughter, Laurel Jade Hodges, to Manuel Abreu Torres, son of Sr. Manuel Abreu and Sra. Eva Torres of Isabela, Puerto Rico. The bride-elect is the granddaughter Edna Patton Hodges of Gadsden and the late James William Hodges... More ... Patton-Garrick to exchange vows Saturday in Fulton Kaylan Laramie Patton and Kevin Lee Garrick will exchange wedding vows Saturday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Fulton. Miss Patton is the daughter of Kyle and Diane Patton of Dickinson. Mr. Garrick is the son of Manuel and Anne Garrick, also of Dickinson. More ...
Bill and Mary (Morgan) Gates of Scyrene celebrated their 57th anniversary recently. They were married Nov. 2, 1950 in Meridian, Miss. More ...
Local students again helped tell the story of Old St. Stephens, Alabama's first territorial capital, during special tours for school groups and the public Oct. 24-27. "Through the Eyes of a Child" uses period costumes and demonstrations to bring history to life. More ... Jax Christmas Parade is Dec. 7 The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Christmas Parade Friday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. The theme is "Winter Wonderland." There is an entry fee of $25. Checks should be made payable to the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce. More ... |
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