Coffeeville Police capture federal fugitive
     A federal fugitive was apprehended by Coffeeville Police following a traffic stop Aug. 18.
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Boise curtails local sawmill operations
     Boise has temporarily curtailed operations at its sawmill in Jackson, according to a release published last week in Quips and Chips, a newsletter for Boise's Alabama operations. The cutbacks affect 91 salaried and hourly employees.
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Circuit judge-elect asks for more office space
     Clarke County Commission Chairman Paul Bradford asked fellow commissioner Patricia DuBose about changes she and her son, Stuart DuBose wanted in the construction of the new courthouse annex during Monday's county commission meeting.
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Jackson emergency calls to go to E-911
     Clarke County 911 Director Becky Neugent reported to board members Monday that the city of Jackson was paying to have the county's 911 service take Jackson's calls.
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Annual Jackson Area COC dinner is set for Sept. 7
By LaShaunda Holly COC Director
     The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual meeting on Thursday, Sept. 7 at the H.W. Pearce Park Assembly House. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.
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Jackson working for ACE designation
By Jim Cox SA Publisher
     Jackson is working to earn an "Alabama Communities of Excellence" designation and over 50 community leaders gathered to discuss the city's assets and needs at the the Pearce Memorial Park Assembly House Tuesday.
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ACE team, others feted with dinner
     An Alabama Communities of Excellence assessment team came to Jackson Monday and Tuesday to help
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City council feels positive about ACE project
By Evan Carden SA Editor
     Members of the Jackson City Council conveyed positive feedback about the Alabama Communities of Excellence (ACE) meetings conducted in Jackson Monday and Tuesday.
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Citizens question commission chairman about office hours
By Kathryn F. Pickard Special to The South Alabmaian
     Two Clarke County citizens questioned Commission Chairman Paul Bradford's right to serve as chairman during Monday's Clarke County Commission meeting.
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Chatom adopts budget for upcoming fiscal year
By Frank Harwell SA Correspondent
     The Chatom Town Council adopted a budget, approved an updated and expanded zoning ordinance and employed a police officer during its Monday night meeting.
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Communities turns out in support of wreck victim
     Members of the Washington County and Clarke County communities turned out this past
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WashCo police departments taking part in in 'Click it or Ticket' campaign
By Evan Carden SA Editor
     The Chatom, Millry and McIntosh police departments are all participating in the national 'Click it or Ticket' campaign, which began Aug. 18 and continues through Labor Day weekend.
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