Alabama Power donates building and tower use
By Evan Carden, SA Editor
     During a recent specially called meeting at Jackson City Hall, Alabama Power Company donated a building it no longer uses and the use of a communications tower to the city to help enhance its emergency communications capabilities.
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Man attacked by own bull
     A Morvin cattleman was attacked and severely injured Saturday by a bull he recently purchased.
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Clarke Co. Courthouse to get addition despite costs
By Kathryn F. Pickard Special to The South Alabamian
     Clarke County Commission-ers gave the go-ahead on the courthouse addition in spite of estimated costs being over budget.
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Washington Co. looks at joining Home Builder’s Licensure Board
     Randy Reese SA Reporter The Washington County Commission began considering a proposal Monday that could help homeowners save money in case of fraud or shoddy workmanship.
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Grand jury returns 228 indictments
     The Clarke County Grand Jury met Aug. 8-12 and returned 228 indictments, out of 266 cases they considered.
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WashCo. receives donation from Olin
     Olin Corporation recently donated approximately 9,000 gallons of water to the Washington County emergency water supply that will now be on hand for use in future emergencies. Olin originally ordered the bottled water and 6,000 bags of ice to aid in relief efforts following the arrival of Hurricane D
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43 arrested and 11 indicted by Clarke County Sheriff’s Department
     Forty three people were arrested and booked through the Clarke County Jail over the past week. Eleven of those arrested were indicted by the grand jury.
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WashCo. Sheriff’s report includes arrests for drug possession and DUIs
     Following is a list of names of arrests and bookings into the Washington County Jail for the week ending Aug. 20:
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JPD reports activities for week ending Aug. 20
     The following activities were reported by the Jackson Police Department for the week ending Aug. 20.
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Riley announces funding for Highway 84 widening
By Jim Cox SA Publisher
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Clarke Co. Records
     Marriage license applications Arthur Dilworth, to Rosie L. Jackson; Adrian Demond Daffin, to Virginia Ann Richardson; Bradley Scott McKinley, to Chelsea Kimberly Robertson; Marques Tremayne Gamble, to Roneka Lashondra Bryant; Donald Keith Capps, to Krystal Diane Raulerson; Marc Anthony Londo
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Summer reading program wrap-up celebration
     The summer reading program at the Washington County Public Library wrapped up, prior to the beginning of the new school year, with a celebration and awards program for all the participants. The children were treated to lunch and the top readers received awards for their efforts.
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