Alamo News

Computer classes are from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 7, and each Thursday in January, at the Crockett County Senior Center.

In Dyer County Circuit Court on Nov. 17-19: * A cocaine charge against Natasha Akins, also known as Natasha Spain, 30, 1202 Ewell Ave., was dismissed with prejudice.

Former Houston County resident, Assistant Police Chief Kevin Sugg of Alamo was recently awarded and presented a certificate of Congressional Recognition by U.S. Rep.

The Miss Christmas Belle and Princess Pageants will be held Dec. 5 at Crockett County High School Theater in Alamo.

The idea first took shape with a drawing on a slab of concrete in Jimmy Hargett's shop.

Oil and livestock feed, mops, upholstery stuffing and paper are only a few of the items made from cotton byproducts such as seed and low-grade fiber.

As a 5-year-old boy, John Thomas Moore played in cotton that spilled into the overflow area of his grandfather's and great-uncle's gin.

Three men were sentenced Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Jackson for their part in frauds contributing to the 2002 failure of the Bank of Alamo.

The owner of a closed Alamo day care who faced neglect charges after a fire injured three children in December entered a guilty plea and was sentenced to probation Thursday.

ALAMO-Quantel Taylor has entered a best interest plea to second-degree murder today, shortly before his first-degree murder trial was slated to begin in Crockett County Circuit Court.

ALAMO - Betty Williams paced the hallway of the courthouse on Sept. 17 as her son, Daniel Williams, sat inside a courtroom for his preliminary hearing.

The goal for Westview T.L.C. Community Center is to provide medical services, educational services, after-school care for 'latch-key kids,' a place for senior citizens to gather, Vacation Bible School, a family reunion setting, sporting events, dances and a library, according to a news release.

ALAMO - A Crockett County grand jury will decide next month if a registered sex offender from Jackson should be indicted in three Alamo cases involving minors.

It's not easy to track down good butter bean recipes. Some folks love them so much and have been cooking them for so many years that they don't follow a recipe.

Here are this week's hearts and darts. From the readers: Hearts to the following businesses that supported and ensured the Alamo National Guard had a very successful Community Day Aug.

A registered sex offender in Jackson who was charged last week in an Alamo case is now facing additional charges in a second case, according to Alamo Assistant Police Chief Kevin Sugg.

A registered sex offender in Jackson has been charged with solicitation of a minor and several other charges in an incident that occurred in a park in Alamo, according to an Alamo police official.

Crockett County officials are asking residents and travelers to stay off the roads until early Friday morning.

A convicted sex offender was arrested twice in one week in two different cities.

Alamo resident Hannah-Wade Powell won first place in the 28th annual Colgate Country Showdown.