Habitat build draws record of volunteers Sep 16, 2008
Among the volunteers on hand Saturday were 46 students in the Upward Bound program at Jefferson Davis Community College. Tim Salter, director of the Upward Bound program, said students responded well to the request for help. (Brewton Standard, AL)
CACC takes four straight in conference Sep 16, 2008
Win number two came at Jefferson Davis on Sept. 5. CACC took the first two games by identical scores of 25-18, dropped the third game 16-25 and bounced back in the fourth game to win 25-20 and take the match. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Battered La. waits for Ike's floodwaters to recede Sep 15, 2008
Dr. Louis Cataldie, the state's chief medical officer, said two people died of natural causes brought on by the storm in Jefferson Davis Parish. In the same parish, two out-of-state contractors were electrocuted Sunday while helping restore power just southeast of Lacassine. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Innocence Project reviewing Hattiesburg area cases Sep 15, 2008
"If there's any murder cases on our docket, my guess is that Dr. Hayne will be involved," said Kittrell, the prosecutor for Lamar, Marion, Pearl River, Jefferson Davis and Lawrence counties. "I do anticipate on him being back on the stand with us on cases that we have outstanding.". (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
700 rescued from Louisiana homes; 170,000 without power Sep 15, 2008
Dr. Louis Cataldie, the state's chief medical officer, said the two latest deaths reported Sunday were in Jefferson Davis Parish. He said two people died of natural causes brought on by the storm. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Statement by White House Press Secretary Dana Perino Sep 14, 2008
The President's action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in Acadia, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, Sabine, St. Mary, Vermilion, and Vernon Parishes ... Federal funding also is available to State and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis in Acadia, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, Sabine, St. Mary, Vermilion, and Vernon Parishes for debris removal, including direct... (PR Newswire)
Bush declares Ike a major disaster in Louisiana Sep 14, 2008
The parishes are Acadia, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, Sabine, St. Mary, Vermilion, and Vernon. The president's declaration makes federal money available to individuals, governments and private nonprofit groups in those parishes. (KSLA.com, LA)
These boots were made for patriots Sep 14, 2008
Barbara Sims spent 26 hours in the Augusta in Army Boots program at Fort Gordon last week and came out an honorary second lieutenant with a renewed appreciation and respect for the military. With a helmet so heavy she could hardly hold her head up and loaded down with 50 pounds of gear that felt like 100, she and five others trekked through creeks and brush in the heat and the dark, sweated, slept on hard cots, got blisters on their feet, dodged bullets and exploding roadside devices, albeit... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Storm spikes pump prices Sep 14, 2008
You'll get the same answer from gas station owners to AAA: Ike is the spike in your gas prices. How long those prices stay up, officials say, will depend on the storm's impact on the Texas refineries expecting to be battered early today. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Augusta icon to return for showing Sep 14, 2008
Even to the untrained ear, there is no question of the power Emily Remington possesses when she sits down behind the baby grand piano and lovingly fingers the keys. " So noted the Augusta Chronicle on January 9, 1977 as Emily Remington prepared to leave Augusta for Charleston to start a new chapter in her life. She was presented the keys to the city on her departure from Augusta in the clear hope of a speedy return. In classic Emily Remington fashion she replied, "It's like my dog tags. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Despite penalties, Mustangs win Sep 13, 2008
To say that Charlie Long had a career night may be an exaggeration as the Stanhope Elmore Mustangs handed the Volunteers of Jefferson Davis their third consecutive loss of the year, 42-14 Thursday night at the Cramton Bowl ... Jefferson Davis took the ensuing kickoff, but the returner slipped at the 9-yard line. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Hurricane warning as SW Louisiana braces for Ike Sep 12, 2008
The federal government declared an emergency in four parishes: Cameron, Calcasieu, Jefferson Davis and Vermilion. Gov. Bobby Jindal warned that the storm could continue edging northward, which would cause bigger storm surges along Louisiana's coast. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Barbour expands federal aid request Sep 11, 2008
The counties are: Adams, Amite, Claiborne, Copiah, Forrest, Franklin, George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Lincoln, Marion, Pearl River, Pike, Stone, Walthall and Wilkinson. The individual assistance program would allow eligible storm victims to receive up to $28,000 to help replace or repair their home and contents. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Across the area Sep 10, 2008
According to a news release, a man walked into the bank on Jefferson Davis Highway about 12:33 p.m. and asked a teller for a deposit slip, on which he wrote a note demanding money. The man, who never displayed a gun, walked out of the bank with an unknown amount of money. (The Augusta Chronicle)
2 Virginia museums perpetuate debate over U.S. Civil War Sep 8, 2008
Forty-three battles took place within 30 miles, or 48 kilometers, of the "White House of the Confederacy," the mansion where this self-declared nation housed its only president, Jefferson Davis, from 1861 to 1865. And while history may be typically written by the victors, here it seems to shape a looking-glass world in which perspectives are shifted and emphases altered, jarring emotions and assumptions. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
A birthday boy, Charley’s swan song and MUW makes The Times (9/7) Sep 7, 2008
Charley loves all things Southern, including Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee about whom he usually wrote an annual birthday column. Five or so years ago, Charley came to Columbus to address a gathering of the Sons of the Confederacy. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
FFFF000000060001001277AA000000000085000000001001210000001-7BFE67004000000480048-22635Dr. Thom Raymond Greene Sep 7, 2008
At the conclusion of the Civil War in 1865, Capt. Briggs transported former the president of the Confederacy, Jefferson Davis, to prison on the Silas O. Pearce. As a teen-ager Thom won appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md, but weak eyesight prevented him from a career in the Navy. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Gulf and East Coasts Rely on Cooper Notification's Emergency Text Alerting System Sep 6, 2008
(Logo: ) Through the Roam Secure Alert Network(TM) (RSAN(TM)) city, county and parish officials were able to send targeted alerts, even during power outages, to the citizens of New Orleans and Jefferson Davis Parish, La ... "Gustav was the first major test of our emergency evacuation and planning procedures since Katrina," said Sheriff Richard Edwards, Jr. of Jefferson Davis Parish ... "JDEPAlert remained operational throughout the storm and related power outages, and it was critical to the... (PR Newswire)
Wetumpka falls short against Jefferson Davis Sep 6, 2008
The Lady Indians will close out the month of September by hosting Robert E. Lee and St. Jude Sept. 23, Brewbaker Tech and Greenville Sept. 25 and then traveling to Montgomery to face Jefferson Davis Sept. 30. All matches are scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m., with the junior varsity playing first. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Wetumpka beats Stanhope in third meeting Sep 6, 2008
Stanhope Elmore, which fell to 1-1 on the season will travel to Montgomery Thursday to face Jefferson Davis in the Cramton Bowl. Both games are scheduled for 7 p.m. kickoffs. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Entergy Estimates Power Restoration Times for Metro New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Hurricane-Damaged Louisiana Sep 5, 2008
The following chart lists affected parishes alphabetically, based on the date all customers capable of accepting power are anticipated to have the lights back on: Parishes where restoration should be 100 percent complete by the end of Sept. 3 Allen Vernon East Carroll Parishes where restoration should be 100 percent complete by the end of Sept. 4 Bienville Madison Calcasieu Morehouse Cameron Tensas Claiborne Union Franklin Webster Jefferson Davis West Carroll Parishes where restoration should be... (PR Newswire)
Who's eligible for what Sep 5, 2008
Acadia, Allen, Ascension, Assumption, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Cameron, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Evangeline, Iberia, Iberville, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, Lafourche, Livingston, Orleans, Plaquemines, Pointe Coupee, Rapides, Sabine, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne, Vermilion, Vernon, West Baton Rouge and West Feliciana. Chats, Boards & Blogs. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Ballard to sign books at Extension open house Sep 4, 2008
Ballard's books A Long Shadow: Jefferson Davis and the Final Days of the Confederacy, Pemberton: A Biography, and Vicksburg: The Campaign That Opened the Mississippi were History Book Club selections. Pemberton was chosen as best non-fiction book by a Mississippi author in 1991 by the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters. (Choctaw Plaindealer, MS)
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Louisiana Sep 3, 2008
The President's action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the parishes of Acadia, Allen, Ascension, Assumption, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Cameron, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Evangeline, Iberia, Iberville, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, Lafourche, Livingston, Orleans, Plaquemines, Pointe Coupee, Rapides, Sabine, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, Terrebonne, Vermilion, Vernon, West Baton Rouge, and West... (White House News Releases)
Hanna forces teams to reschedule games this week Sep 3, 2008
Jefferson Davis vs. St. Paul s Academy. All games are scheduled for 7:30 p.m.T&D Sports Writer can be reached by e-mail at or by phone at 803-533-5532. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Coastal schools begin to reopen Sep 3, 2008
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. The Clarion-Ledger September 2, 2008. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Around Oconee: Potters allow visitors in their studios Sep 3, 2008
with evacuating Confederate leaders, including President Jefferson Davis. Much of it was taken in a nighttime raid outside Washington in Wilkes County. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Miss. counties under tornado watch until midnight Sep 2, 2008
ADAMS, AMITE, CLAIBORNE, CLARKE, COPIAH, COVINGTON, FORREST FRANKLIN, GEORGE, GREENE, HANCOCK, HARRISON, HINDS, ISSAQUENA JACKSON, JASPER, JEFFERSON, JEFFERSON DAVIS, JONES, KEMPER , LAMAR, LAUDERDALE, LAWRENCE, LEAKE, LINCOLN, MADISON, MARION, NESHOBA NEWTON, PEARL RIVER, PERRY, PIKE, RANKIN, SCOTT, SHARKEY, SIMPSON, SMITH, STONE, WALTHALL, WARREN, WAYNE, WILKINSON and YAZOO.. To comment on this story, call Elizabeth Crisp at (601) 961-7303. (The Clarion-Ledger)
In the Faith Community Aug 30, 2008
The free show begins at 6 p.m. in the church, 3526 Jefferson Davis Highway in Clearwater. Call (803) 593-3114. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Cuts approved that could close 13 state parks Aug 29, 2008
They include Traveler s Rest Historic Site in Toccoa; Robert Toombs House Historic Site in Washington; Sprewell Bluff State Park in Thomaston; Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site in Fitzgerald; Providence Canyon State Conservation Park in Lumpkin; and Fort Morris Historic Site in Midway. Related Subjects. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Habitat at bat: Coast scores Aug 29, 2008
" Following the devastation three years ago today of Hurricane Katrina, which left Bay St. Louis barely recognizable, she couldn't stay away. McDonald quit her job as dean of art and technology at Cy-Fair College in Houston, Texas, to help get her hometown back on its feet. She took a 50 percent pay cut to become executive director of Habitat For Humanity's Bay-Waveland affiliate, which didn't even exist before Katrina and has built 83 homes in Hancock County since March 2006. "It's by far the... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Fulton land transfer passes first reading Aug 28, 2008
(This panel) will tell the story of president Jefferson Davis' major historical speech at the Callaway County Fair. He said Hockaday Park was selected as the panel's location because Davis stayed at the Hockaday House while in Fulton for the event. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Clark, Wood vie for mayor Aug 26, 2008
He is a graduate of W.S. Neal High School and spent two years at Jefferson Davis Community College ... He attended Jefferson Davis Community College before entering a career in the insurance and investment industry. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Crowded ballots - Two seek E.B. Place 3 Aug 26, 2008
Voters in Districts 3 and 4 will cast their ballots at the Brewton Middle School Media Center with District 5 voters casting ballots at the Jefferson Davis Community College Museum. In East Brewton, one polling location will accommodate voters for the day. (Brewton Standard, AL)
State deems ballot group's activities OK Aug 26, 2008
2455 Jefferson Davis Highway, Warrenville. If you're unsure which precinct is yours, call the Aiken County Voter Registration and Elections Office at (803) 642-1528. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Museum of the Confederacy (9:42pm) Aug 25, 2008
Located next to the executive mansion of Confederate President Jefferson Davis, it's difficult to find amid the maze of the ever-expanding Virginia Commonwealth University medical complex. The museum has also suffered in recent years as the traditional Southern reverence of all things Confederate has fallen flat. (WTVR.com, VA)
Did the South defeat the Confederacy? Aug 24, 2008
95), historian David Williams of Valdosta State University lays out some tradition-upsetting arguments that might make the granite brow of Jefferson Davis crack on Stone Mountain. In a new book on the Civil War, Valdosta State University historian David Williams shows how the Confederacy wasn t so much defeated by the Union as scuttled by its own disunity. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Tap into Civil War history Aug 23, 2008
Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis memorials hot sites Interest in Civil War presidents on rise, tied to Lincoln's 200th birthday ... But Lincoln's Confederate counterpart, Jefferson Davis, is experiencing a similar resurgence ... The Jefferson Davis monument in Fairview, Ky has seen a spike in visitors this summer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
ACT results have a down side Aug 21, 2008
St. Charles and Jefferson Davis parishes each averaged 20. 1. (New Iberia, LA)
Church's plans are worrying neighbors Residents of College Heights respond to St. Mary's plans to expand Aug 21, 2008
" has been in this position before. It is effectively hemmed in, feeling occasional pressure from the University of Mary Washington and commercial development on Jefferson Davis Highway. There are a number of churches in the neighborhood, but this is the first time the civic association has taken such a strong stance against expansion. Read more stories about Date published: 8/21/2008 What do you think? Enter your FredTalk username and password to post a comment on this story. If you are... (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Passion for Old West keeps couple on road Aug 21, 2008
" They're working with Brad Newton and the Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce to produce future articles and shows.There's a lot of history here, Dakota said. He envisages stories and radio packages on the heritage of local cowboys, the Buffalo Soldiers and perhaps the "Great Camel Experiment," a scheme that involved then Secretary of War Jefferson Davis and then Union officer Robert E. Lee in the bringing of camels to the American Southwest, Dakota said.Then, Dakota said, it'll be off to another... (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Man arrested in fatal hit & run Aug 20, 2008
Troopers say a tip to the Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office lead to Ward's arrest. Information from: American Press. (KSLA.com, LA)
Ex-judge still owes $6,000 in Jefferson Davis Parish Aug 19, 2008
(AP) - A state audit finds that former Jefferson Davis Parish judge has not repaid nearly $6,000 he owes the district court for questionable expenses he charged to its Judicial Expense and Indigent Transcript Fund. Wendell Miller, who was removed from the bench in 2007 for ethics violations, reportedly has yet to reimburse the court for $4,000 in salary payments he received from the fund last year and the year before. (KSLA.com, LA)
Bonner: Congress ‘failed' DTF Aug 17, 2008
In moving to other comments from those attending the meeting Monday, Dr. Susan McBride, president of Jefferson Davis Community College, expressed thanks to Bonner for his work in Washington. I wanted to thank you for the opportunity you've given the people here to work, McBride said. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Coffee hosts hopefuls Aug 17, 2008
The Greater Brewton Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the event from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the ATN building on the Jefferson Davis Community College campus. Coffee and the Candidates was organized by the Chamber's Governmental Affairs Committee. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Fast action can prevent home loss Aug 17, 2008
- Community Development Improvement Corp. Financial Center, (803) 663-6848, 560 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville. Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Virginia up for grabs between Obama, McCain Aug 17, 2008
Ads are up on television and the campaign has opened 33 offices, from Arlington to Culpepper to Danville, the former -- and final -- capital of the Confederacy, where Jefferson Davis was rumored to have hidden under a bed until the victorious Union soldiers caught up with him. The area has been struggling to regain its economic footing -- with some success -- after the collapse of the tobacco and textile industries in recent decades, and may be receptive to Mr. Obama's message of change. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Lady Mustang volleyball team bumps, sets for 2008 campaign Aug 16, 2008
The Lady Mustangs will begin this fall with a berth into the Smiths Station tournament Aug. 23 and then play host to Jefferson Davis Aug. 26. After an Aug. 28 match up with Central-Hayneville, the Lady Mustangs return to Millbrook for back-to-back area tri-matches. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
No majority in America Aug 15, 2008
Correct me if I m wrong but that is the same thing Jefferson Davis had in mind. And check this out, there is the added bonus of crowding the taxpayers out of the schools and hospitals that the leftists get to turn right around and whine and moan about Bushie s failed policies. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Felony theft charge filed against former bank supervisor Aug 14, 2008
Jefferson Davis Parish District Attorney Michael Cassidy said Wednesday that the state police submitted to his office a report on the investigation of 57-year-old Carolyn Pete Figgs of Jennings. Figgs is charged with one count of theft that incorporates several alleged acts. (KSLA.com, LA)
Civil War Center accepts donated Davis (5:52pm) Aug 14, 2008
(AP) - A Civil War center in Richmond has accepted a $100,000 gift statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. The board of the American Civil War Center met Wednesday and decided to add the statue to its interpretive display, which attempts to portray all sides of the Civil War. (WTVR.com, VA)
Countdown to the Battle of Chickamauga: Aug. 3-9, 1863 Aug 9, 2008
At the Battle of Monterey, his timely action saved the then Colonel Jefferson Davis who was commanding a regiment of Mississippi infantry ... In 1855 at the behest of Secretary of War Jefferson Davis, Hardee published Rifle and Light Infantry Tactics for the Exercise and Manoeuvres of Troops When Acting as Light Infantry or Riflemen, popularly known as Hardee s Tactics, which became the best-known drill manual of the American Civil War and was used by officers on both sides ... His friend and... (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Prostitution Bust Aug 9, 2008
Second Precinct's July 31 and Aug. 1 undercover operation along the Jefferson Davis Highway corridor and on Hull Street resulted in eight arrests. The women arrested last week for prostitution in Second Precinct are. (WTVR.com, VA)
Traveling exhibit at CSCC through Sept. 29 Aug 6, 2008
Several items are unique to the Pryor Gallery showing of the exhibit, including a check written by Jefferson Davis to B. Lowenstein ers in Memphis, 1873, and an original piece of advertising artwork for Gene Heller s business, Weather Tamer, by Columbia resident, Ms. Betty Thompson Willis. The Pryor Art Gallery, located in the Waymon L. Hickman Building, is open 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
23 teams, 23 questions Aug 3, 2008
Jefferson Davis Academy -- Can Joey Lott get JDA turned around. It wasn t that long ago that JDA was an 8-man powerhouse. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Overheard, out and about, Mrs. Grundy sees all, tells all Jul 31, 2008
He was there to celebrate the bicentennial of the birth of Jefferson Davis, only president of the Confederate States of America ... "Fort Monroe drew me because that is where Jefferson Davis was imprisoned for two years after the War Between the States, at first, in chains. His doctor, John J. Craven, who was kind to Davis, got those removed."Named for President Monroe, Fort Monroe is a modern military base built around an older fort of the same name, the largest stone fort ever built in America... (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Rachel Bostic accepts walk-on softball scholarship from Nims at JDCC Jul 30, 2008
But when softball tryouts came up at Jefferson Davis, Bostic decided to try out and made the team as a walk-on ... Right before spring baseball practice was set to begin at Jefferson Davis this past season, head baseball coach Darrell Blevins awarded five walk-on players scholarships. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Prostitution Bust In Richmond (6:23pm) Jul 30, 2008
An early-morning operation by First Precinct officers directed at addressing prostitution-related crime in the Fairmount and Jefferson Davis neighborhoods resulted in multiple prostitution and drug arrests. Beginning at 5:30 a.m. officers patrolling the Williamsburg Road area in Sector 111, the Jefferson Davis Highway corridor that runs through Sector 112, and a prostitution Target Enfor 000021A7 cement Zone in Sector 113 made seven prostitution arrests ... "Citizen complaints of an increase in... (WTVR.com, VA)
Standoff ends peacefully A man accused of firing shots in a Culpeper parking lot was apprehended in Fredericksburg yesterday following a lengthy standoff. Jul 29, 2008
City police spokeswoman Natatia Bledsoe said someone recognized Fincham at the inn at 2305 Jefferson Davis Highway and called city police about midnight. Two officers went there and spotted Fincham in the parking lot. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Need grows: Soaring grocery prices affect food pantries Jul 27, 2008
Lisa Thomas, who runs a caf at Jefferson Davis Community College, also operates Carlisa Inc., a local food bank. Our resources are low, and more people need food now, Thomas said. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Six heritage trails eyed for Civil War anniversary Jul 27, 2008
By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 07/27/08. When Union soldiers swept through, the freed slaves fell in behind. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Youth Police Academy teaches teens Jul 22, 2008
With sponsors like Jefferson Davis Community College, the Escambia County Sheriff's Department and the Brewton Police Department, we couldn't have asked for more support, Sanborn said. Our co-sponsors for this year's Academy included the Atmore, Flomaton and East Brewton police departments. (Brewton Standard, AL)
The Week Ahead for the Department of Justice for July 21 - July 25, 2008 Jul 19, 2008
Marriott Crystal Gateway 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington, Virginia OPEN PRESS Press inquiries regarding logistics should be directed to Sheila Jerusalem at 202-307-0703 ... Marriott Crystal Gateway 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington, Virginia OPEN PRESS Press inquiries regarding logistics should be directed to Sheila Jerusalem at 202-307-0703. (PR Newswire)
Biloxi, Miss. Jul 19, 2008
Visit the nearly restored Beauvoir House, once the vacation estate of Confederate President Jefferson Davis, and today home to a historic cemetery, the Tomb of the Unknown Confederate Soldier, a Civil War museum and Davis' library. At one time it was home to hundreds of Civil War veterans and their wives. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Joe Mercadante Promoted to Assistant Coach at Miami Jul 18, 2008
Out of high school, he attended Jefferson Davis Community College in Brewton, Ala. and helped lead the team to a JUCO Regional title and a berth in the Junior College World Series. (Hurricanesports.com)
