The Grove Hill Town Council Monday backed off an early proposal that would have increased business licenses as much as 400 and 500 percent. Instead, council members passed a new ordinance that increases rates approximately 50 percent starting Jan. 1, 2008. This is the first increase in fees in sev... More...
A new industry, which would employ up to 113 people, may locate in the newly developed industrial park located off of J.W. Andrews Highway (177) in Jackson. A resolution to offer tax incentives and up to $1 million of site preparation services for New Gas Concepts (NGC), Inc. was passed by the Ja... More...
The first loads of timber for the new Louisiana Pacific oriented strand board (OSB) mill were delivered Tuesday and a brief ceremony noted the milestone in the progress of the new $230 million industry located off Highway 43 south of Thomasville. More...
A suspect has been arrested in a hit-and-run accident Nov. 29 in Fulton. A log truck hit the rear end of a Hyundai sport utility vehicle. The accident occurred at approximately 3:05 p.m. at the Fulton Junction, the intersection of Highway 178 and Highway 43, said Fulton Police Chief Larry Hicks. More...
Members of the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce and the Jackson City Council joined Gary Pruitt (front, third from left) owner of Pruitt Realty, 222 Commerce Street, Jackson, Tuesday, Dec. 4, for a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house. Pruitt is affiliated with United Country Realty and offers app... More...
Library to dedicate addition The dedication of the O'Melia Family Room at the Grove Hill Public Library will be held Sunday, Dec. 9 from 2:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. The public is invited. More...
The First United Methodist Church of Jackson hosted its annual step sing on Dec. 2. Despite the threat of rain a large crowd turned out for the event. The Stave Creek Baptist Church Choir was one of several groups to perform. More...
It has been quite a season for football. And we aren't necessarily talking about college football, although Alabama and Auburn and other college teams have been interesting this year. We're talking about the sports' grassroots- high school football. Teams throughout the region have had remarkable... More...
Bettye Voncille McCall and Eric Dewayne Chapman were united in marriage on Oct. 25, in a private ceremony officiated by the Rev. Dr. Q.E. Hammonds. The bride is a native of Thomasville and is the daughter of Shirley McCall Hannah and William Talley, both of Thomasville. More...
Jackson Mayor Richard Long and the Jackson City Council presented checks totaling $200,000 Nov. 29 to each of the four public schools in Jackson. Joe M. Gillmore Elementary School, Jackson Intermediate School, Jackson Middle School and Jackson High School each received $50,000 to be used at their... More...
Annie Mae Pugh Martin, 86, of Grove Hill died Nov. 28, 2007 at Grove Hill Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct. 22, 1921. She was a member of Mt. Zion #2 Baptist Church in Grove Hill where she served as a Sunday school teacher, sang in the choir and was treasurer of the building fund. She was a ... More...
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