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New phone system notifies citizens in emergencies By Kathryn F. Pickard Nearly all of Clarke County can be notified within a half hour of emergency situations, thanks to a new emergency notification system recently implemented. Any resident or business that uses a telephone for communication can be contacted in such cases as hurricane warnings, evacuations, sheltering... More ...
Several Clarke County leaders were recognized for their work during the Clarke County NAACP’s Sixth Annual Freedom Award Banquet Saturday night in Fulton. Henry Smiley of Thomasville made the recognitions. Smiley recognized three men for their work in providing food, clothing and other assistanc... More ... CARD OF THANKS The Family of the late Bro. Earl Hunt would like to thank everyone for the prayers, visits, calls and all expressions of concern and support shown to them during Earl's stay in the hospital and following his passing. The Family The Family of Watson (Buddy) Taite would like to thank everyone for ... More ... MEMORIAMS Arthur Jenks July 19, 1921 December 19, 1983 This marks the 23rd year of your passing to the other side. We know you are in a much better place than we are. Can't wait till the day we see Linda and you waiting to welcome us home. More ... Grove Hill projects talked By Kathryn F. Pickard Monday night’s Grove Hill Town Council meeting involved discussions on several development projects near the airport on Highway 84 East, or rather Grove Hill Avenue East. Council members approved an ordinance to convey 2.73 acres of land to the county for a new Clarke County Health Department buil... More ... Trailer catches fire It was fortunate that this trailer was hauling only trash to the dump Tuesday. A tire caught fire on Old Highway 5 just north of Grove Hill and blazed up, burning the load and the trailer’s tires. More ...
J a c k s o n City Council m a n A n t h o n y Jackson was w e l c o m e d home for the holidays by other members of the city’s governing body Tuesday. Jackson is currently on active duty with the U.S. Army and has been absent from council meetings for the last couple of months. More ... DA Walker orders video gambling machines closed District Attorney Spence Walker has put operators of “sweepstakes” video gambling machines on notice that they should shut the machines down immediately. The Alabama Supreme Court ruled Dec. 1 that the devices at a greyhound dog track in Birmingham are illegal gambling devices, no different than s... More ...
Employees at Alabama Electric Cooperative, Inc.’s (AEC) Plant Lowman reached a safety landmark in October, celebrating more than four years without a lost-time injury. Those four years represent more than 1.3 million working hours, 331,000 of which occurred during the past year. More ... Thomasville arrests told The Thomasville Police Department reported three felony arrests and 12 misdemeanor arrests over the past week. Those arrested include: Willie Frank Mosley, DUI, violation of prohibition law, arrested Dec. 11; Nancy Alday Kearley, possession of forged instrument, arrested Dec. More ...
Infirmary Hospice Care held an open house at its new location in the Gilmore Building on Clark Street in Grove Hill last week. Mayor Lamar Hudson cut the ribbon to open the office assisted by Director Connie Gillespie, doctors, nurses and other staff members. More ... CLARKE COUNTY RECORDS Marriage license applications Astian Marquette Williams, to Lenora Wynee Stephens; Mason Lane Baggett, to Kelly Marie Stephens. Marriage license applications are just that-applications for licenses, not necessarily actual marriages. More ... Clarke County Jail arrests for past week are detailed Over 50 inmates were booked into Clarke County Jail over the past week. Over half are serving sentences and the others are more recent arrests. Those arrested over the past week include: Joe Allen, 50, domestic violence, $1,000 bond, arrested by Grove Hill Police Dept. More ... Judge-elect to take oath at courthouse Dec. 22 Stuart DuBose is moving ahead with plans to become a new circuit judge for the First Judicial Circuit. Although he does not technically take office until Jan. 15, a swearing-in ceremony and reception will be held in the main courtroom of the Clarke County Courthouse Friday, Dec. 22 at 10 a.m. More ... Retirement for Sheriff Jack Day is today A retirement reception for outgoing Sheriff Jack Day will be held today (Thursday) in the main courtroom of the Clarke County Courthouse from 2 until 4 p.m. Friends are invited to come by and enjoy refreshments and extend best wishes to the retiring lawman. More ... Last minute Santa letters Dear Santa, This is my second Christmas and I am so excited. My mommy, my gramaunt, and my godmother all say I have been a very good boy. Please bring me lots of toys. And if it’s not a lot of trouble bring my mommy something too. More ...
By Jim Cox Rev. Nelson Rivers says local youth council should be formed to mentor future leaders From thundering criticism of President Bush and the war in Iraq to cajoling his audience to be better and more courageous leaders, the chief operations officer of the NAACP held the attention of Clarke County cit... More ... Local leaders recognized during NAACP banquet Several Clarke County leaders were recognized for their work during the Clarke County NAACP’s Sixth Annual Freedom Award Banquet Saturday night in Fulton. Henry Smiley of Thomasville recognized three men for their work in providing food, clothing and other assistance to Hurricane Katrina victims o... More ...
Saturday, December 16, 2006 Parade organizer Faye Carstarphen poses with Monroe County Deputy Morrow and Monroe County Commissioner Billy Ghee as the paade starts. More ... You’ve got the perfect gift... now for great wrapping! You’ve combed the stores for the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Now you’re face to face with bags and boxes that all need to be wrapped before the big day. It may seem like an insurmountable task, especially for last-minute shoppers. However, with a little know-how and the right materials... More ...
Humor columnist Dave Barry once wrote, “Fruitcakes make ideal gifts because the Postal Service has been unable to find a way to damage them.” Indeed, the fruitcake’s durability has been the brunt of many a joke. But actually, it’s a cake that’s loaded with more than just fruit — it boasts a lot of... More ...
Bill and Carol Orler’s home on Hwy. 84 East in Grove Hill is a fairyland of lights on the outside but the inside is a fantasyland too. Moving toys, Teddy Bears, other stuffed animals and Christmas decorations adorn the early 20th Century home that the Orlers are restoring. They held an open house S... More ...
Youngsters trade places with moms for party fun My two granddaughters, Erin Rivera and B e t h a n y Walker, had their third C h r i s t m a s c o o k i n g party. The girls a t t e n d i n g , E m i l y Thompson, H a n n a h May, Micah Dunagan, Katie Skipper, Whitney Dumas, Colleen Morgan, Miranda Frith, Margaret Bradford, Della Rae Huggins, ... More ...
Grove Hill native Mary Chapman Mathews was in Grove Hill Monday signing her recently reprinted book, “A Mansion’s Memories,” a history of the University of Alabama President’s Mansion where she lived in the 1970s when her husband, Dr. David Mathews, was president. More ... Hospital Auxiliary hears from OB director The Grove Hill Memorial Hospital Auxiliary (GHMHA) met in November at the hospital in the conference room. Mrs. Jena’ Parden, president, called the meeting to order and introduced Mrs. Mary McKinley, the OB care coordinator. Mrs. McKinley discussed the OB services her office provides. Prenatal cla... More ... |
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