T'ville considers restricting private car sales
By Arthur McLean Special to The Democrat
      Thomasville City Attorney Edmon McKinley asked the council Tuesday for input into an ordinance banning private owners from putting cars for sale at commercial property not intended for the purpose. The primary goal of the ordinance would be to remove the line of used cars for sale in front of the s...
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Richardson gets three life terms
      Already sentenced to one life sentence, a Thomasville man received three more in U.S. District Court in Mobile last Friday. Stephen Harmon Richardson received the enhanced penalty because of his criminal history, which included convictions for drug-related and violent crimes, according to a spokes...
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April birthdays shared
Chance & Scyrene
      Mrs. Marie Holt of Scyrene reports that she thoro u g h l y enjoyed the visit from her son and grandson recently. One of the highlights of the two week visit was a barbecue that they had. A few friends and neighbors were invited and she says that really made her day. While they were visiting, Mrs....
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T'ville police arrests for March 19-
      Thomasville Police Department's arrest report for the week of March 19-25 is listed. Kennesha M. Brown, menacing, warrant, criminal mischief, second degree, warrant, arrested March 20. Jason Tremaine Dixon, assault, third degree, criminal mischief, arrested March 20.
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Corrections
      Saundra Nichols was the Clarke County Association of Retarded Citizens representative accepting a donation from the Southern Magnolia Women's Club in a photo in last week's paper. ***** Larry Jones was an original member of the West Clarke Water Authority. He was incorrectly listed as a newer me...
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Late Classified
      YARD SALE SATURDAY, MARCH 31- 7 a.m. - 1 p.m., Swimming Pool Road, Fulton - Look for signs on Highway 43.
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Open House at new Coffeeville Town Hall
     There was a good turnout Sunday for the open house at Coffeeville's new town hall. The facility is located in the former home of David Wood. From left, Town Clerk Tina May with citizens Rita Wilson and Neal Houston who helped serve refreshments. Photos by Kathryn F. Pickard
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Keep Easter eggs safe
      Easter is just a few weeks away, and many children will find colored eggs nestled side by side with chocolate bunnies in cheerful baskets or lurking in hiding places awaiting to be discovered. Always handle eggs properly to prevent foodborne illness, says Dr. Jean Weese, a food scientist with the ...
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DAR hears state officer
      Annette Edgeworth Smith (Mrs. Mac) was the guest speaker for the February meeting of the Elizabeth Bradford Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. The meeting was held at the Purser home in Linden. Preceding the program, the hostess served a salad plate. Mrs.
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CLARKE RECORDS
      Marriage license applications Jeffery Lee Brown, to Betty Jean Carstarphen; Gregory Pearson Franklin, to Dana Lee Irby; Justin Williams Lynch, to Ginny Marie Coleman; Richard Heath Crocker, to Jessica Dozier Horner; William E. Byrd, to Kristin Z. Roper; Andrew Christian Draper, to Taylor Beck Boz...
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Arrests booked through local jail detailed
      Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail the past week include: Bessie Lorraine Adams, giving false information, arrested by Grove Hill Police Dept. Terry Lynn Allday, failure to pay child support, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff's Dept. Brittany Lynn Allen, domestic violence, third degre...
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Local CAA offers assistance in paying for heating bills
      The Community Action Agency is still making LIHEAP applications for heating assistance on a first come first serve basis. If your household was not assisted between October 2006 to present you may apply for assistance with your heating bill. For an appointment contact your local Community Action ...
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Dress code change OK'd for Coffeeville High School during short BOE meeting
      The Clarke County Board of Education approved an additional dress code item for Coffeeville High School during the March 22 meeting. Students will only be allowed to wear a black windbreaker style jacket for the 2007-08 school year. "The students now wear all manner of jackets to school and it de...
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Hyundai returns to T'ville to recruit more ASCC grads
      Representatives from Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC (HMMA) in Montgomery visited the Alabama Southern Thomasville Campus recently to recruit graduates from the colleges' advanced technology programs. HMMA's visit to Alabama Southern is a part of the recruiting process at selected communi...
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First turkey
      Blake Harrison, right, killed his first turkey while "hunting across the creek" with Chase Robinson recently. The turkey's beard was almost 10 inches long. Harrison is the son of Timbo and Cindy Harrison.
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