January 2011

The Anna City Council is reviewing proposed streamlining and simplification of municipal liquor ordinances.

Action being considered by city officials could lead to the end of a longstanding prohibition of liquor sales on Sunday in the Union County community.

The issue was addressed at last week's regular meeting of the city council. The meeting was Tuesday evening, Dec. 6, at Anna City Hall.

Several recent special events in Union County have helped to brighten the holiday season – and more are coming.

The first Christmas in Downtown Anna celebration was held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. While the weather was a bit on the wet side, it did not dampen the spirits of those who participated.

The weather was nicer last Saturday for Cobden's annual Christmas in the Village celebration. People enjoyed a wide range of activities which took place during the day.

Shawnee Community College plans to offer a new schedule of free GED classes starting in January.

An English as a second language class also is available.

The program offers assistance to students in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the GED examination for a high school equivalency diploma.

All classes are open entry/open exit. Students can enroll on any day or night when a class is held.

The Anna-Jonesboro Community High School boys’ basketball team will compete in the 47th annual Eldorado Holiday Tournament Dec. 26-28.

The Wildcats, the No. 7 seed, are scheduled to begin play against Norris City-Omaha-Enfield at 3:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26.

If A-J wins, they will play Tuesday, Dec. 27, against the winner of  Meridian-West Frankfort at 7 p.m. or in case of a loss, the loser of that game at 10 a.m.