Alabama Supreme Court overturns $3.85 million verdict
By Garry Mitchell Associated Press
      The Alabama Supreme Court on Friday pointed to jury instruction error in reversing a $3.85 million award for a Jackson couple in a medical malpractice suit over the death of their 6-year-old son. The ruling allows a retrial in Mobile County of the lawsuit filed by Angela and James Edward Wade aga...
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Three vehicles in accident
      A Thomasville man was injured in a three vehicle accident at the intersection of Hebron Road, Jackson Street and Highway 43 in Grove Hill Thursday, Aug. 30. According to the accident report, Eddie Lee Jones of Thomasville pulled out from Hebron Road, headed east, into the path of Gregory Ryan Gwin...
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Former Frisco City mayor charged with public intoxication at local jail
      A former mayor of Frisco City was arrested last week for public intoxication at the Clarke County Sheriff's Department. Oscar William McCrory had gone to the Clarke County Jail to bond another individual out Friday evening. As he left the building going to his car a deputy observed him weaving as...
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Citizen of Year nominees sought
      The Grove Hill Civitan Club is accepting nominations for Grove Hill's Citizen of the Year. Nominations should include a resume and must be accompanied by a letter explaining in detail the nominee's activities and how these activities make a difference in the community. The person or group submitti...
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C'ville council OKs $182,000 budget with employee raises
By Barry H. Hendrix Managing Editor
      The Coffeeville Town Council voted Tuesday night to approve the fiscal 2008 budget. Projected revenues total $182,000.00, and projected expenditures are $176,503.75. Included is a five percent raise for the police chief, town/court clerk - magistrate, and maintenance person. The three employees ...
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ASCC nursing graduates
      Graduates in the Practical Nursing (LPN) program included (in alphabetical order): Juanita Bennett, Shauntae Causey, Andrea Chase, Natasha Collins, Debra Cumlander, Shreinta Foxx, Nicole James, Tamela Leverett, Ashley Roberson, Wendy Shaw,
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LPNs earn degrees at ASCC
      Alabama Southern Community College recently honored students in the Practical Nursing (LPN) department with a pinning ceremony. Pam Taylor, Human Resource Director for the Thomasville Nursing Home, was the guest speaker for the event.
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Another short meet for GH council
      The Grove Hill Town Council meeting Tuesday night was a brief one. lasting only a few minutes. Gillia Pugh Jr., an employee with the water department, was transferred to the parks and recreation department. James "Mike" Johnson was hired to replace Pugh at the water department.
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