Hurricane Sally not too bad locally but state’s coast hit hard

Clarke and Washington counties got by without any significant damage from Hurricane Sally last week. However, the situation was far different in the coastal counties of Baldwin and Mobile as...

Jackson police officers go to Dauphin Island to help out

Jackson got by with only light damages from Hurricane Sally, Mayor Paul South told city council members at their meeting Tuesday evening. South and council members thanked police officers and...

Jackson Fire Prevention Queen and Court

The Jackson Fire Prevention Queen and Court have been named ahead of Fire Prevention Week activities, Oct. 4-10. From left: Lindsey Bolen, Morgan Boldin, Kate Raybon, Queen Rachel Allday, Lani...

City’s Fire Prevention Week events are detailed

Jackson will observe Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10. The theme this year is, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen,” focusing on cooking safety and preventing kitchen fires. Statistics prove...

Gas tax going up 2 cents a gallon Oct. 1

You may not need a gas fill-up before Oct. 1 but you may want to top off because gas prices will be rising 2 cents a gallon on that date....