Camp Mcclellan News Today

Isaac Herbst left an estate worth $50,000. Fifteen years later, Emma Herbst increased its value to more than seven times that

Recently, Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Walker spoke to the Jacksonville Exchange Club and shared information about the history of Fort McClellan — and about his desire to help children in

A marketing campaign designed to attract both day-trip visitors and long-term property development to McClellan is due to start Sunday.

Daniel G. Clark reviews the historical record on the First Regiment of Iowa African Infantry, for which Alexander Clark was a main recruiter.

Daniel G. Clark: After the Civil War, Black veterans chose Alexander Clark to lead a campaign for full citizenship, including voting rights.

Earlier this year, my family walked through Tombigbee State Park, just southeast of Tupelo. We enjoyed the breezes and seeing nature.

June 10, 1886: The Comet reported, “It is said that Col. Yocum has the finest field of wheat near Johnson City or in Washington county (sic). It was drilled in at the proper time and supplied with an abundance of wheat fertilizer.” June 10, 1893: Readers of The Comet learned news of several area citizens. “Capt. D.S. McIntyre and C.H. Jennings returned on No. 6 yesterday evening from Greeneville.” “Louis D. Gump returned yesterday evening from a few weeks’ stay in ...

May 9, 1872: The Herald and Tribune provided readers with spring-cleaning tips. “Simple salt and water cleans and preserves matting more effectually than any other method.”