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Need for HIPPY program stressed to school board By Barry H. Hendrix Managing Editor "My children grew up with two parents, and it was hard….I can only imagine the problems of a single-parent family trying to put food on the table (and) manage a household," Judy Graham told Clarke County Board of Education members June 20. More ...
Chelsea Bailey of the Grove Hill Public Library is joined by local children June 20 for a session of the Summer Reading Program. This year's theme is "Get a Clue." Photo by Barry H. Hendrix More ... Resident complains about condition of Good Hope Road By Barry H. Hendrix Managing Editor Sonya Stallworth asked the Clarke County Commission for help Tuesday on maintaining the Good Hope Road. "My car has been shaken to pieces," she said. She was concerned whether the road department had enough employees to maintain county roads. She also asked about over $33,000 in miscellaneous fun... More ... Arrests booked through county jail Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail the past week include: Rosie Lee Bernard, failure to appear on driving with suspended license, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff's Dept. Charlie Juran Black, possession of marijuana, first degree, possession of drug paraphernalia, arrested by Task Fo... More ...
A backhoe labors on the embankments of the new Industrial Road overpass bridge over the Norfolk-Southern railroad tracks in Jackson this week. The bridge will enable truck traffic traveling the route to the Boise paper mill and sheeter plant as well as Gulf Lumber to not have to cross the tracks. Em... More ... Thomasville police tell past week's arrests Thomasville Police Department's arrest report for the week of June 18-June 24 is listed. Norman Lee Brown, prohibited person in possession of a firearm (warrant) for United States District Court, arrested June 23. James Ray Goodman, attempted rape, first degree, disorderly conduct, arrested June... More ...
Joe Hunt (left), chairman of the Clarke County Commission, receives a plaque Tuesday from Rachel Lindsey acknowledging the $5,710 county employees raised for the United Way of Southwest Alabama. Photo by Barry H. Hendrix More ... Need for HIPPY program stressed to school board By Barry H. Hendrix Managing Editor "My children grew up with two parents, and it was hard….I can only imagine the problems of a single-parent family trying to put food on the table (and) manage a household," Judy Graham told Clarke County Board of Education members June 20. More ...
Chelsea Bailey of the Grove Hill Public Library is joined by local children June 20 for a session of the Summer Reading Program. This year's theme is "Get a Clue." Photo by Barry H. Hendrix More ... Resident complains about condition of Good Hope Road By Barry H. Hendrix Managing Editor Sonya Stallworth asked the Clarke County Commission for help Tuesday on maintaining the Good Hope Road. "My car has been shaken to pieces," she said. She was concerned whether the road department had enough employees to maintain county roads. She also asked about over $33,000 in miscellaneous fun... More ... County water rate increase sought By Barry H. Hendrix Managing Editor Jack Greer, Clarke County Utilities Superintendent, asked the County Commission Monday for increases to water consumption rates for the county water system. "Our suppliers have increased the cost of water to us," he said. "It has affected the revenues of the department. More ...
Changes are underway at Grove Hill Elementary School. At left, the "pods" that had once been a large open space for several classrooms are being walled in as individual classrooms. More ...
By Evan Carden Special to The Democrat Residents of the Leroy community were shocked this past weekend when a local teacher was arrested and charged for allegedly having sexual relations with one of her 14-year-old male students. More ...
Mobile chamber executive speaks at Grove Hill chamber's annual meet By Jim Cox Editor and Publisher The Grove Hill Area Chamber of Commerce is honoring longtime businesswoman and community advocate Vivian Gilmore with scholarships in her name to be presented to deserving high school seniors at Clarke County High School and Clarke Preparatory School. More ... Sonic's location confirmed in Jax During his comments to the council at Tuesday night's meeting, Jackson Mayor Richard Long said the location of the Sonic restaurant had been approved by the city's planning commission. The drive-in style fast food eatery will be located at the corner of High Acres and College Avenue between First... More ... T'ville council looking to convert industrial land into residential lots By Arthur McLean Special to The Democrat The City of Thomasville could be going into the residential property development business. The city's industrial development board has asked for approval of a measure that would convert industrial park land into residential lots. More ...
Chance & Scyrene The Taite, Tate, Edwards family reunion will be held July 27- 29. The location has been changed from Blount High School in Mobile to Belsaw/Mt. V e r n o n School in Mt. Vernon. Arrival and welcome will be held from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. Friday evening. On Saturday, lunch will be from 10 a.m. unti... More ... USDA/FSA elections set Wyatt Hendry, County Executive Director of the Clarke/Washington County Farm Service Agency (FSA) Office, recently announced that agricultural producers can nominate eligible candidates to serve on USDA-FSA county committees now through August 1, 2007, for the County Committee Election to be held ... More ... |
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