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The cleanup of the demolished 1930s Clarke County High School is complete and work has started on the foundation for the new parking lot that will occupy the site. Visible from Church Street are the old library, portables, the old gymnasium and (at right) the new band room under construction. Could ... More ... Postsecondary educators meet with Pulp and Paper Council From Staff Reports "This is the first meeting that I have been a part of where industry has been so well represented and has played such a strong role in partnering with education for workforce development initiatives," said Dr. Matthew Hughes, Director of Governor Riley's Office of Workforce Development. More ... Juvenile charged in cutting of teen By Evan Carden Special to The Democrat A 10-year-old has been charged with assault in the cutting of a 16-year-old. According to Jackson Police Investigator Richard Harvey, the incident occurred around 8:30 p.m., March 12, at a residence in the 300 block of Davis Avenue. More ... Weyerhaeuser sells Pine Hill CBPR plant; Linden Lumber also sold From Staff and Media Reports Weyerhaeuser Co. announced Monday it will sell its containerboard packaging and recycling (CBPR) business, including operations in Alabama, to International Paper for $6 billion in cash. The sale includes the Pine Hill, Ala. containerboard operation, which employs 370 people making linerboard and... More ...
From Staff Reports Over four-and-a half tons of trash were collected March 14 and 15 in the first annual "Pride of Old 5" litter campaign. Over 100 people picked up litter on 13 miles, from the city limits of Grove Hill to the city limits of Thomasville. More ... Grove Hill Town Council sponsors HIPPY child By Barry H. Hendrix Managing Editor The Grove Hill Town Council voted Monday to donate approximately $1,200 to sponsor one child in the county HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents and Preschool Youngsters) program. Jane Sellers, county HIPPY coordinator, spoke to the council. "It is a home-based school readiness program for three a... More ... Fulton prepares for animal benefit By Barry H. Hendrix Managing Editor The Fulton Town Council discussed March 10 preparations for the first annual "Voice for the Animals" 5K Run beginning at 8:30 a.m. on April 5. Proceeds go to the construction of a county animal shelter. There will also be a one-mile Pet Trot. More ...
By Jim Cox Editor & Publisher "….he pointed into the back of the truck. The body bags were stacked like human firewood, a dozen wide and eight to ten bodies high. Lifeless elbows prodded into equally lifeless necks and faces. More ...
Democrat Photos by Jim Cox Dynamic Dance performers put on a show for a large crowd during the CCARC Spring Jubilee at the center's facilities on Forest Avenue in Jackson Saturday. More ...
By Kathryn F. Pickard News Reporter Campers who visit the Service Park-Coffeeville Lake are benefiting from recent upgrades at the park. The Corps of Engineers repainted the bathrooms, placed gravel at the camp sites in the woods, added security lights and increased the electrical output from 30 amp to 50 amp. More ...
Danny and Kathy Trull and Gary and Teresa Carver of Gordo announce the engagement of their daughter, Britni Nicole Carver, to Justin Raymond Nicholson, son of Fred and Jaimi Bradford of Grove Hill and Jimmy and Roxanne Nicholson of Fairhope. More ... Arbor Day group to give away trees The Arbor Day Foundation wants to celebrate the arrival of spring by helping people plant trees. Each person who joins the Arbor Day Foundation in March will receive 10 free white pine trees. The free trees are part of the nonprofit Foundation's Trees for America campaign. More ...
Chance & Scyrene Gail Marshall Pre-Easter services are being held this week at the St. Thomas and Mt. Sinai AME Churches of Lower Peach Tree. Wednesday, March 19 at St. Thomas, the speaker will be Minister John Stabler Sr., Thursday, March 20 at Mt. Sinai, the speaker will be Elder Raymond McConnell. Friday, March 21 at St. T... More ... Clarke Prep AR leaders recognized The Top Accelerated Reader Leaders have been recognized at Clarke Preparatory School. Second Grade First- Ashley Jordan Second-Noah Gibbons Third-Jordan Dozier Third Grade Bradford First-Elise Motes Second-Dalton McIntyre More ... Drys continue to target smaller wet municipalities By Jim Cox Editor & Publisher Alabama Attorney General Troy King is seeking permission to intervene in a case challenging legalized alcohol sales in Cedar Bluff in dry Cherokee County. King's opposition to legalized sales in Cedar Bluff is clear from the motion and if legalized sales are overturned there, the next targets cou... More ... Annual photo contest coming Amateur photographers are preparing for the third annual photography contest and exhibition to be held in Grove Hill on April 25 and 26 at the Clarke County Museum. " Photography In Your Own Back Yard" is an event sponsored by The Arts Council of Grove Hill and the Arts Council of Thomasville t... More ... |
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