Jackson News

Minister Indicted for Church Fire

WTOK-TV Meridian - Thu Nov 05

Federal agents say they're searching for a Clarke County, Ala., preacher who's facing arson charges in connection with a fire at his church.

Democrat Beech wins Ala. House District 65 seat

WVTM-TV Birmingham - Wed Nov 04

Early returns show Democrat Elaine Beech has been elected to the House District 65 seat vacated by Marc Keahey.

Paper maker Boise benefits from tax credit

The Birmingham News - Wed Nov 04

Paper maker Boise Inc. reported a $48.2 million profit for the third quarter, more than 10 times the $4.4 million that the company made in 2008's third quarter.

Democrat Beech wins Ala. House District 65 seat

WSFA-TV Montgomery - Tue Nov 03

Early returns show Democrat Elaine Beech has been elected to the House District 65 seat vacated by Marc Keahey.

Voters in Grove Hill approve sale of alcohol inside city

Alabama Live - Tue Nov 03

Voters in the county seat of dry Clarke County voted to allow alcohol sales today by a vote of 346 to 214, according to Grove Hill town clerk Cheryl Hicks.

Dunn named Marengo County Volunteer of the Year

Demopolis Times - Sat Oct 31

Other nominees for the honor from Marengo County included Mary Gaddy and last yeara s winner, Tommy Vice.

State Sen. Marc Keahey doesn't plan endorsement in race for his old House seat

Alabama Live - Mon Oct 12

State Sen. Marc Keahey, D-Grove Hill, says he won't endorse a candidate in the special election to fill his former House seat.

Gulf-Scotch merger could mean 100-job boost for Fulton

The Birmingham News - Tue Oct 06

A merger between Gulf Lumber Co. of Mobile and Scotch Lumber Co. of Fulton could put 100 people back to work at a Fulton sawmill early next year.

Thyssenkrupp hosting job fairs

NBC 15 Online - Tue Sep 22

Sept. 21 - Thyssenkrupp Steel Mill is hosting job fairs in two southwest Alabama communities hit hard by job loss and plant closures.

Gulf Lumber, Scotch Lumber in merger talks

The Birmingham News - Thu Sep 10

Gulf Lumber Co. Inc. and Scotch Lumber Co. Inc. are discussing a merger, Gulf Lumber Chief Financial Officer Sandy Stimpson confirmed Wednesday, providing few details.