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Bonner talks about Democrats, Iraq war, economy and more
By Jim Cox
      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. The Mobile Republican noted the "new management" of the House and Senate. Nancy Pelsoi of California is the new ...
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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.
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T'ville police report arrests
      The Thomasville Police Department reported four felony arrests and 14 misdemeanor arrests over the past week. Those arrested include: Brandon Coston, unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, child support, warrants for Clarke County Sheriff's Department, domestic violence, third degree, w...
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Some interesting statistics: Percent change in population in Percent Change in Population, Alabama Counties, 1960-2000 Alabama counties, 1960-2000.
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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.
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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. + It's well-known that noted American poet Emily Dickinson was a recluse, but she had some other quirks of personality that aren't as commonly known. For example, she sometimes wrot...
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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).
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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. James Sidney Andrews, drug paraphernalia use/possession, possession of controlled substance, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff's Dept.
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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.
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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. According to Investigator Richard Harvey, O'Bryant is accu...
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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. A seafood buffet will be served and there will be a live and silent auction featuring w...
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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. She correctly spelled "nuisance" and then "crevice" to win.
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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. Kicking off the event at 8:30 a.m. on Sat.
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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 Bell Campbell; Walter E. Turk, to Florence Gwendolyn ...
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