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'Relay for Life' Friday at Clarke Co. Museum
      "Relay for Life" for Grove Hill will be held Friday, April 11, at 6 p.m. at the Clarke County Museum. Proceeds of the annual event go to the American Cancer Society. The public is invited. You do not have to be on a team to come.
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Commission concerned about ALDOT indecision at Thomasville intersection
By Barry H. Hendrix Managing Editor
      Clarke County Commissioner Elma Averett expressed concern at Monday's work session concerning the lack of an official design for the intersection of Highways 43 and 5 in Thomasville. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has plans to four-lane a part of Highway 43 coming into Thomasvil...
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Grove Hill not sure what to do about golf cart nuisance
By Barry H. Hendrix Managing Editor
      The Grove Hill Town Council discussed Tuesday the problem of out-of-control golf carts, fourwheelers and dirt bikes on city streets and sidewalks. "School is about to be out," said council member Pat McGraw. "What are we going to do about it?
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County Government Week declared
     National County Government Week has been declared for this week in the county and state. Pictured (above) are Covington County Commission Chairman and ACCA (Association of County Commissions of Alabama) Second Vice President Greg White, ACCA Executive Director Buddy Sharpless, Conecuh County Commiss...
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Jackson woman dies following wreck
By Evan Carden Special to The Democrat
      A Jackson woman died April 5, as the result of injuries she sustained in a wreck the day before. According to Jackson Police reports, Carol Kay Moseley, 62, was the passenger in a 1992 Dodge Dakota pickup that was rear-ended on Walker Springs Road, Friday, April 4.
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Collision on Highway 84 in Grove Hill
     A two-vehicle collision on Highway 84 in front of the Fast Track convenience store drew out Grove Hill police, firemen and paramedics last Thursday. Catherine Foxx of Jackson was the driver of the car in the foreground. Jimmy Ray Wallace was the driver of the other vehicle, visible in the distance. ...
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Trash fire out of control in Winn community
     The Grove Hill Volunteer Fire Department answered a call April 3 of a fire at a residence on Pixie Road in the Winn community. An out-of-control trash fire destroyed a nearby trailer that was close to a propane gas tank. Photo by Barry H. Hendrix
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Rain doesn't dampen spirits at Fulton benefit 5K run
     Despite the rainy weather, the 5K run went on as planned Saturday morning in Fulton. The event was scheduled with proceeds to go to a proposed county animal shelter. David Jeffrey (center) of Semmes, Ala. was the winner with a time of 20.54. Residents also brought their furry friends out to the even...
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CPS students visit state capitol
     Seventh grade students from Clarke Prep School of Grove Hill recently toured the Alabama Department of Archives and History. State Representative Marc Keahey from District 65 met with the students and talked with them about his service in the Alabama Legislature. Contributed Photo
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Single mom still finds time to volunteer
By Kathryn F. Pickard News Reporter
      Being a single mom is tough enough, but add three jobs, going back to school and volunteering at two schools, her church and in the community and you have the busy life of Kim Dunagan. Kim has been raising her five children alone since her husband, Brad, was killed in an automobile accident in Ma...
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Cub Scout derby held at Methodist church
     Grove Hill Pack 50 Cub Scouts recently held its Pinewood Derby at Grove Hill United Methodist Church. Cub Scouts in the Tiger, Bear, Wolf and Webelos dens each designed a car and then raced them. Winners (above) included, left to right, Trityn Wright, Best of Show; Dustin Steadham, third place; Robe...
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Wrap new way to enjoy sandwiches
Memories & Recipes
      I looked in the latest issue of Southern Living the other day and found a recipe for a New Orleans Muffaletto. That has got to be the greatest sandwich ever developed. But, since I am trying to get healthy, I decided to develop it further to make my conscience feel just a little better after I i...
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Adams, Deas to wed May 24
      Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Wade Adams of Gulf Shores announce the engagement of their daughter, Lacey Nicole Adams, to Jeffery Devin Deas, also of Gulf Shores, son of Ms. Daphne Day of Gulf Shores and Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Deas of Coffeeville.
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Study Club enjoys a variety of programs
      The Community Study Club has enjoyed programs during the first quarter of the year that promoted Clarke County's pride. In January, when Mrs. Mary English and Mrs. Betty Barlow hosted the meeting at the Southern Magnolia, Roy Waite, Clarke County Emergency Management Agency Director, was the spea...
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Final Plans
      Stallworth-Young Suzanne Jackson Stallworth and Toulmin Patrick Young Jr. will exchange marriage vows Saturday, April 12 at the Church Street Methodist Church in Selma. Miss Stallworth is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Stallworth Jr. of Selma.
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Couple to celebrate 61st anniversary
     Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Knight, (nee Catherine Morgan) celebrated their 61st anniversary Saturday, April 5. They were married in 1947 at the home of Judge Coma Garrett in Grove Hill. They have one daughter, Patsy (Lamar) Hicks of Axis and one son, Jimmy (Brenda) Knight and one grandson, Rex (Wendy) Kni...
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Art Fair winners compete in regional event
     Clarke Preparatory School held its Art Fair on March 19. The winners will continue on to compete in the AISA District II Art Fair at Faith Academy, April 9. Pictured (above) are (back row) Patti Frith-Grades 10-12 Collage first place; Hayden Walker-Grades 4-6 painting first place; Hunter Walker-Four...
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Speaker change for Ala. Writers Symposium
      The Alabama Writers Symposium in Monroeville recently announced that Anne Rivers Siddons has canceled her appearance due to health issues. Daniel Wallace will replace Siddons as the speaker for the Opening Banquet Thursday, May 1.
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Hicks first rejected, later earns Annapolis appointment
Contributed Report
      In April of his senior year at Carthage High School in Carthage, Texas, Cody Hicks, son of Thomasville residents Joe and Sandra Gernand, was awaiting word on his application to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. He was an honor student and drum major of the high school marching band.
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Area students recognized at UWA Honors Day
      The University of West Alabama recently recognized outstanding students for their academic achievements and leadership roles at the institution's annual Honors Day. Honorees and their guests were treated to a luncheon at the Bell Conference Center before the Honors Day Convocation in Bibb Graves A...
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Area DAR chapter honored in Auburn
     The Elizabeth Bradford Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, was the recipient of special recognition which, included five special awards pertaining to the membership and revitalization when the organization held the 110th State Conference at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center in...
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Couple will celebrate anniversary with luau
      Bobby and Sallie Jones will celebrate 50 years of marriage April 19 from 4 until 6 p.m. with a Hawaiian Luau in their honor at the Shiloh Baptist Church Fellowship Hall located at 1844 Shiloh Church Road in Dixons Mills. All family and friends are invited to attend. No gifts please.
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Keaheys welcome birth of daughter
      Representative and Mrs. Marc Keahey (nee Lara Bishop) of Grove Hill announce the arrival of a daughter, Scarlette Ilene Keahey, born March 10, 2008 at 5:05 at Brookood in Birmingham. She weighed seven lbs., one ounce and measured 20 1/4 inches. She is welcomed home by a brother, Marc II.
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Roberts graduates from Virginia College
      Olivia Roberts of Thomasville graduated Feb. 24 from Virginia College with a degree in sonography (ultrasound). Roberts is a 2004 graduate of Thomasville High School and attended Judson College in Marion before transferring to Virginia College.
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