Public input sought concerning county animal shelter
By Barry H. Hendrix Managing Editor
      The task force charged with developing a county animal shelter is asking for public feedback. The committee, chaired by County Commission Chairperson Patricia DuBose, met Feb. 7 at the Clarke County Courthouse. This was the fourth meeting for the committee.
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First United Security Bank names new regional manager/senior VP
      Jim Sheffield, a native of Chatom, has recently been hired as regional manager /senior vice president for First United Security Bank. According to First United Security Bank's President/CEO Terry Phillips, Sheffield will begin his duties this week and will be responsible for leadership and lendin...
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Suspect arrested for drugs in Winn community
From Staff Reports
      On Feb. 9, Clarke County Deputy Patrick Champion, while on patrol, stopped a vehicle in the Winn area for eratic driving. The driver, Teresa Freda from Butler, stated that she was having vehicle trouble. Champion noticed a strong smell of burning Marijuana coming from the vehicle, said Ron Bagget...
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Thomasville police detail arrests
      Arrests listed from the Thomasville Police Department for the week of Feb. 4-10 include: Derrick James Oneal, domestic violence, first degree, warrant, arrested Feb. 5. Annie Ruth Rich, robbery, third degree, warrant, arrested Feb. 6.
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Flowering quince offers pretty blooms
Gardening With Dora
Dora Fleming
      The flowering quince are blooming now and that is a happy thing. Flowering quince, Chaenomeles speciosa, is a small shrub that bears a profusion of very showy coralcolored blooms that resemble the blooms of peach, pear and apple, with whom it shares a kinship.
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Bits of color brighten drab February landscape
Photos by Jim Cox
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Business women's workshop held
     Sylvia Browder (left), project director with the Women's Business Center of Mobile, lead a workshop for business women, "Coffee with Sylvia," Feb. 6 in Grove Hill. For more information on future workshops, call the Grove Hill Area Chamber of Commerce at 1-251-275- 4188. Photo by Barry H. Hendrix
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Jackson Academy student wins county spelling bee
     The Clarke County Spelling Bee was held Feb. 8 at Grove Hill Elementary School. The winner was Michael Anderson (above, left) a seventh grader from Jackson Academy. The alternate is Amber Horn (above, right) of Wilson Hall Middle School. Other students participating in the spelling bee were Tamia Fl...
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Career fair held at local Guard Armory
     A Career Fair was held Feb. 8 for students in the Clarke County School System at the National Guard Armory in Grove Hill. Students from Clarke County High School are shown speaking to representatives from New Era Cap (above), Alabama Power (left photo), Clarke- Washington Electric (below left), and ...
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Tree giveaway planned for Arbor Week
      In observance of Arbor Week this year, the Alabama Forestry Commission will be conducting a tree seedling giveaway at the Clarke County office on Thursday, Feb. 21st at 8:30 a.m. Arbor Week in Alabama is always the third full week in February, which is 17-23 this year.
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Further study needed for county jail medical services proposal
By Barry H. Hendrix Managing Editor
      The Clarke County Commission voted Tuesday to table consideration of a contract for medical services at the County Jail until more study could be done. The commission approved Jan. 21 beginning the process for a contract with Southern Health Partners (SHP) of Chattanooga, Tenn. for providing heal...
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County joins five-county economic development alliance
By Barry H. Hendrix Managing Editor
      The Clarke County Commission approved Tuesday a resolution to join in the creation of the Metro Development Authority of Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia, Washington and Clarke County. The authority will have an 18- member board of directors. The Clarke County Commission will be able to appoint three me...
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CCARC jubilee March 15 in Jackson
      The 2008 Clarke County ARC (CCARC) Spring Jubilee is scheduled to kick off Saturday, March 15, with the sixth annual 5K run and one-mile fun walk in Jackson. The Jubilee 5K is a flat course beginning on Forest Avenue and winding through surrounding neighborhoods. This year the event will be givin...
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Board of Ed approves new JHS complex
By Barry H. Hendrix Managing Editor
      The Clarke County Board of Education approved Feb. 7 a bid for construction of a new academic/ athletic complex at Jackson High School campus. The structure will house dressing rooms and offices for the football and baseball teams as well as including classrooms.
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Rodgers indicted for causing sister's death
      An Evergreen man was indicted by the grand jury in Clarke County Circuit Court for causing the death of his sister. According to the indictment, Richard Keith Rodgers was operating a vehicle in a reckless manner, under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance or a combination of the two...
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Fulton raises salaries for mayor, council
By Barry H. Hendrix Managing Editor
      The Fulton Town Council voted Tuesday to raise the pay of the mayor and council members. Council salaries increased from $110-a-month to $160-amonth, and the mayor's salary increased from $250-a-month to $400-a-month. The increases will go into effect with the next council, which will be elected ...
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Man found dead at motel
By Evan Carden Special to The Democrat
      The dead body of a Texas man was discovered in a room at the Royal Inn in Jackson, Wednesday, Feb. 6. According to Jackson Police Chief Charles Burge, John Elan Mosley, 55, of Brenham, Texas was found lying face down on the floor of room 308, after officers used bolt cutters to gain access to the...
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