March 1, 2007 / Community

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Bonner talks about Democrats, Iraq war, economy and more

Congressman Jo Bonner addressed a variety of issues during a stop in Grove Hill last week, including the Democrat-takeover of Congress, the war in Iraq, local highway projects and more. More...

CLARIFICATION

A sibling's name was left out of a recent article on the life of Lillie Thomas. Her brother, Ananias Taite, lives in Grove Hill. More...

Jax's request for Hwy. 43 turn lane reviewed

By Evan Carden Special to The Democrat

Jackson City Administrator Jesse Miller informed the Jackson City Council, Tuesday, that the requested turn lane on Highway 43 from north of Jackson to McVay Road was being considered by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT). More...

Alabama Power history

Dr. Leah Rawls Atkins, right, talks with Susie Kennedy and Judy Graham as she autographs copies of her newest book, "Developed for the Service of Alabama"- The Centennial History of Alabama Power Company, 1906-2006. More...

Wild Turkey banquet set for March 9

The Clarke County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will hold its annual banquet Friday, March 9 at the National Guard Armory in Grove Hill. Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7 p.m. More...

Chili Cook-Off part of spring jubiliee festivities

The Clarke County Association for Retarded Citizens (CCARC) Open House/Spring Jubilee is the organization's annual fundraiser. It is also a day set aside to celebrate the capabilities of individuals with cognitive disabilities. More...

Beautiful Clarke County

This unattractive picture of deer carcasses was made several weeks ago on the right-of-way of Old Highway 84 near the Mill Pond just west of town. By now, the mess has surely deteriorated or been eaten by buzzards. More...

T'ville police report arrests

The Thomasville Police Department reported four felony arrests and 14 misdemeanor arrests over the past week. More...

Some interesting statistics: Percent change in population in Percent Change in Population, Alabama Counties, 1960-2000 Alabama counties, 1960-2000.

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By Samantha Weaver

+ With April 15 right around the corner, you might want to note that Matthew is the patron saint of tax collectors. More...

Clarke County Jail arrests published

Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail for the past week include: Franklin Benjamin Andrews, criminal littering, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff's Dept. More...

Man charged with repeated rape of minor

By Evan Carden Special to The Democrat

A former Jackson resident is accused of repeatedly raping a child under the age of 16 over a period of at least a year. Roger Dale O'Bryant, 59, was arrested Feb. 22, by Meridian, Miss. Police and returned to Jackson to face rape charges. More...

Dunagan wins county spelling bee

The Clarke County Spelling Bee was held recently in Grove Hill at Grove Hill United Methodist Church. Clarke Prep School's Courtney Dunagan beat out seven other students to win the contest. More...

Clarke County Records

Marriage license applications Jack Bruce Watters, to Valeria Jean Watters; Ellis Trent Everett, to Kizuwanda Nneka Agee; Jay Marlon Bennett, to Holly Lynn Beard; Broderick Sullivan Sr., to Taraethia Denise Rocker; Joe Louis Mitchell, to Hattie Bel More...