2009-02-05

Ott



Jessie Ray Ott, 56, of McIntosh died Jan. 30, 2009 at Jackson Medical Cen ter in Jackson. He was born May 3, 1952 in Grove Hill. He was a millwright. Survivors include three sons, Davie Ray Ott, Saraland, Billy Randale Ott, Earnest D. Ott, both of McIntosh; three brothers, Clayburn Ott, James Ott, both of Grove Hill, Rayburn Ott, Jackson; […]

Memory Tree Update



We have reached our halfway mark in our fundraising for the Memory Tree! Spanish Club students raised over $3,750 last semester. If you have a child who graduated from CCHS, perhaps you would like to purchase a bronze leaf to honor your child. This could also make a meaningful graduation gift. Please see Mrs. Davis at the high school for […]

UWA graduates from this area announced



The University of West Alabama honored more than 700 graduates during commencement exercises Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008. President Richard D. Holland conferred degrees to graduates from the summer and fall semesters in the colleges of Business, Education, Liberal Arts, and Natural Sciences and Mathematics; the divisions of Nursing and Online Programs; and the School of Graduate Studies. Fall 2008 graduates […]

Argument leads to shooting; one injured and one arrested



An altercation resulted in the shooting of a Jackson man Tuesday, Jan. 27. According to Jackson Police Det. Richard Harvey, the incident took place around 8 p.m., at a residence in the 100 block of Miller Street. He said the altercation was between Roshaun Hawkins, 24, and Jerriel McReynolds, 22, both of Jackson. McReynolds is accused of shooting Hawkins in […]

Superintendent Pugh has first school board meeting



Superintendent of Education Woodie Pugh’s first board of education meeting last Thursday was fairly short and routine but a closed executive session followed the open session to discuss the “good name and character” of an individual. That reasoning is one of the legalities that can close a public meeting. Pugh showed a plaque and a picture of the late Henry […]

Coffeeville High School’s Spelling Bee Winners.



Demetrius Hickerson, an eighth grader was the 2008-2009 Spelling Bee Winner at Coffeeville High School. He and Matthew Pugh, the second place winner will be attending the County Spelling Bee Contest on February 11, 2009.

Clarke County Deeds and Marriage Licenses



Marriage license applications Marriage license applications are just that-applications for licenses, not necessarily actual marriages. James Raymond Thompson Jr., to Michelle Nicole McKinley; Eric D. Armstead, to Quita J. Williams. Property deeds listed Dated Jan. 22-27 Cody Tom Peterson, to James D. Duncan. William S. Taylor, to Lisa Taylor. Vera Wiggins Davenport, to Robert E. Davenport. Robert E. Davenport, to […]

Arrests include several indictments



Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail during the week of Jan. 27-Feb. 3 are detailed. They include several picked up on criminal indictment warrants. Percival Bernard Norton, 45, three counts negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument, nine counts probation violation, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff’s Dept. Thomas Earl Gregory, 18, altercation of firearm identification, possession of firearm, criminal mischief, third […]

Shelby opposes stimulus package



U.S. Senator Richard Shelby conducted several town hall meetings throughout the region, Saturday, with discussions focusing mainly on the economy. During his meeting with Clarke County constituents at the Grove Hill Senior Citizens Center, he stated emphatically that he is against the economic stimulus package proposed by President Barack Obama. “I didn’t support the first bailout package pushed by President […]

Congressman Bonner will not be a candidate for governor



U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner Tuesday released the following statement ending months of speculation regarding his possible candidacy for governor of Alabama in the June 2010 Republican primary: “Over the past several months, countless people from all corners of our state have encouraged me to run for governor next year. Without question, the strong words of encouragement and, in many instances, […]