Some of the books are over a century old. “These are some of the minutes going back all the way to 1890, July 30 is the first book we have,” said Deputy City Clerk Ethan Watson.

The older brother of Ethan, the boy held in an underground bunker in Midland City, said not only the local community but the entire nation came together during the six-day ordeal nearly a year ago.

At approximately 3:12 p.m., FBI agents raided Jimmy Lee Dykes’ underground bunker and rescued Ethan, FBI Special Agent Steve Richardson, who is in charge of the Mobile FBI bureau, said.

WATSON -- A district court judge has ruled in favor of the city of Watson in a civil lawsuit brought against it by the Watson Community Fire Fighters. October 09, 2013 at 10:20 PM Share Share this ...

Please see story, Page 1A. Mr. Watson/City Clerk: As you will recall, I originally shared my concerns with you about Mr. (Jim) Akagi’s treatment of his staff, the public, two grieving mothers and the ...