Jackson Native Killed in Mobile Domestic Shooting; Suspect Charged
Kayla Marie Stewart, 33, a Jackson native, was fatally shot in Mobile on Aug. 5. Wesley Moody, 34, was arrested on a murder charge in what police call a domestic…
Clarke County Trash Collection Rates Set to Drop as Waste Management Wins New Contract
Clarke County commissioners approved a new three-year contract with Waste Management, cutting monthly residential trash rates from $34.10 to $22.82 starting Nov. 1.
Jackson Medical Center Breaks Ground on $10 Million Expansion to Modernize Emergency and Clinic Care
Jackson Medical Center broke ground on a $10 million expansion featuring a new emergency department, physicians clinic and roof replacement, marking the hospital's largest project in more than 50 years.
Pleasant Grove Cemetery Markers Keep Memory of Two Clarke County Sailors Lost in World War II Alive
Two unusual cenotaphs in Clarke County's Pleasant Grove Baptist Cemetery honor Clarence Lowrey and Ray Jones, local sailors lost at sea during World War II whose bodies were never recovered.
Clarke County Board of Education Approves New Hires Ahead of 2026-27 School Year
The Clarke County Board of Education approved more than a dozen new hires, staff resignations and contract renewals during its July 16 meeting as the district prepares for the 2026-27…
Alpha Women’s Resource Center Seeks Volunteers in Jackson, Monroeville
Alpha Women's Resource Center, a nonprofit Christian pregnancy help center, is seeking volunteers for client advocate, office, fundraising and maintenance roles at its Jackson and Monroeville locations.
Thomasville, Clarke County and Washington County Schools Set Orientation and Registration Dates
Schools in Thomasville, Clarke County and Washington County have released orientation, registration and Meet the Teacher dates ahead of the 2026-2027 academic year, which begins Aug. 3 in Thomasville, Aug.…
Jackson Dentist Dr. Stanley Beard Earns Rare Mastership Award
Jackson dentist Dr. Stanley R. Beard has earned the Academy of General Dentistry's Mastership Award, a distinction held by fewer than 2% of general dentists worldwide.
Jackson Council Approves Court Building HVAC Repair, Tax Break for PCA Project
The Jackson City Council approved $10,274 in capital funds to replace the municipal court building's HVAC unit and a tax abatement for a planned PCA project during its July 14…
Historical Society to Host Talk on WWII POW Camp in Jackson
Guest speaker Walter Davis will discuss the history of a World War II-era German prisoner of war camp in Jackson during the Clarke County Historical Society's monthly meeting Sunday at…