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Dog-attacking fox in Jackson said rabid
      A fox attacked two dogs in Jackson Thursday, Oct. 25. Animal Control Officer Lee Hutto submitted the animal to the Alabama Department of Public Health Mobile Branch Laboratory for testing. The laboratory provided confirmation on Friday, Oct. 26 that the fox tested positive for rabies. Rabies is a...
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CARD OF THANKS
      The children of Freddie Simpson - Terry (Ann) Simpson, Jan Lambard, Cheryl "Da Da" (Steve) Moseley, Shann (Craig) Hare - would like to express our deep heartfelt appreciation to all the churches and individuals for their prayers, visits, phone calls, flowers, cards,
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Log truck overturns near Fulton church
     A log truck collided with the back of a cement truck Friday afternoon on Highway 178 in Fulton in front of the First Baptist Church. The driver of the log truck lost control and overturned in the ditch. Neither driver was hurt. Photo by Barry H. Hendrix
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Tombigbee Action Commission kicks off Nov. 6 in Camden
      The kickoff of the Tombigbee Action Commission is set for 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6 in Camden. The meeting is open to the public and will take place in the auditorium of the Camden School of Arts and Technology located at 303 Broad Street. This is part of Gov. Bob Riley's new statewide initiative ...
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Clarke County HIPPY program trains new parent educators
      State Reps. Marc Keahey and Thomas Jackson were present Oct. 24 to give Parent Educators with the HIPPY Clarke County program an official "send-off" for their first home visits. The Parent Educators spent the day in training with HIPPY Coordinator, Jane Sellers, preparing for their home visits.
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'Ghost Walk' offers cute costumes, creepy tales, family fun
     The annual "Ghost Walk" festival was held Saturday evening in downtown Thomasville. Three-year-old Emily Harrison (left) and eight-year-old Destiny Overton (second from left) were winners in the costume contest. Kirk Brooker, Karen Dean and Charlie Anderson were just a few of the storytellers at the...
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Bookings through county jail for past two weeks detailed
      Nineteen arrests were reported from the Clarke County Jail over the past week. Those arrested include: Roderick Deon Allen, DUI (driving under the influence), arrested by Thomasville Police Dept. Rock Maurice Canton, domestic violence, third degree, arrested by Thomasville Police Dept.
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Coffeeville Trunk or Treat Fun
     The Coffeeville United Methodist Church sponsored a Trunk or Treat Saturday afternoon and a number of youngsters turned out for the fun event. Photos by Suzanne S. Cox
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TPD arrests one on escape charge
      Arrests listed from the Thomasville Police Department for the week of Oct. 22-28 include: Anthony Ray Lanier, probation violation, warrant for the State of Alabama, escape, third degree, disorderly conduct, giving false information to a police officer, arrested Oct. 24.
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Commissioners seek $25,000 grant
By Barry H. Hendrix Managing Editor
      The Clarke County Commission approved a resolution Tuesday to apply for a $25,000 law enforcement grant from ADECA (the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs). The approval was given during a quickly-called special meeting.
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Clarke-Washington Fair underway
     Brittney Daniels (left) was chosen as this year's Clarke-Washington Counties Fair Queen during opening night of the fair, Tuesday, Oct. 30. In an unusual circumstance, no third runnerup was named due to a tie for second place. Other winners (L-R) were first runner-up Marnita Stallworth, second runne...
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Wal-Mart worker charged with theft
Accused of letting customers leave store with unpaid merchandise
By Evan Carden Special to The Democrat
      An 18-year-old Jackson Wal-Mart employee is accused of allowing customers to walk out of the store without paying for merchandise.
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Jax fire reported as arson
By Evan Carden Special to The Democrat
      A case of arson was reported to have occurred at a residence in the 100 block of Guy Avenue, Friday, Oct. 26. According to Jackson Police reports, two rugs on the porch of the residence were discovered on fire by a family member returning home from a ball game.
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The 'H' in AseraCare Hospice Stands for Hope
By James A. Avery, MD, FACP
      Many physicians have told me that they don't refer to hospice earlier because they don't want to deprive their patients of hope. The feeling is understandable but only if one believes that hope is exclusively dependent upon only physical realities.
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Beach wedding ceremony unites Savage-Dumas
      Robin Dumas and John Lee Savage III, both of Wilmer, exchanged vows Oct. 6, 2007 at 5:30 in the afternoon at the Phoenix VII in Orange Beach. The beach ceremony was officiated by Marvin Newman. Parents of the bridal couple are Shirley and Ronald Dumas of Wilmer; Terri Long and John Lee Savage Jr,...
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Coxes to celebrate 50th anniversary
      Mrs. and Mrs. Fletcher Cox of Coffeeville will be honored at a reception Nov. 11 at Grace Chapel Church in Coffeeville in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Cox is the former Shirley Mauldin. The Coxes were married Nov. 30, 1957 in Waynesboro, Miss.
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Smith- Donovan plans announced
      Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Smith of Fulton, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Elizabeth, to John C. Donovan III, son of Mrs. Virginia Donovan Barnhill and the late John C. Donovan Jr. of Robertsdale.
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Coffeeville RSVP Club meets
By Blanche Starks RSVP Club Secretary
      The Coffeeville RSVP met Tuesday, Oct. 2 at the Nutrition Center with 11 present. Neal Houston called the meeting to order. After the pledge to the flag, Blanche Starks led in prayer. Bro. Al Dykeman held the devotional taken from John 15. He closed with prayer.
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New Arrivals
      Nordan Adam Nordan and Heather Jones announce the arrival of a daughter, Lily Marie Nordan, born Sept. 21, 2007 at Jackson Memorial Hospital. She weighed six lbs., three ozs. and measured 17 inches. She is welcomed home by big brothers, Jacob and Mason.
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Drinkards to observe 60th years of marriage
      Clyce and Helen Drinkard will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a renewal of their vows and reception on Sunday, Nov. 4, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Liberty Baptist Church, Old Highway 5 in Thomasville. Your presence is your gift.
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First year anniversary Mack and Cynthia Wright Nov. 1, 2006-Nov. 1, 2007
      Mr. and Mrs. Mack Arthur Wright Sr., (nee Cynthia Diane Jones) were married Nov. 1, 2006 at the Washington County Courthouse. A reception was given Jan. 6, 2007 by the Jones family, Hattie Chapman McGee and the Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church family at the H.W. Pearce Jr. Memorial Community H...
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