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WashCo. School System asks for help in locating children with disabilities
     The Washington County Board of Education serves all children with disabilities as required by law.
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Washington County Sheriff's Report
     The Washington County Sheriff's Department reported the following arrests during the past week:
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WashCo Sheriff's Department to sponsor DNA evidence collection training for area
     The Washington County Sheriff's Department will sponsor a training seminar for the collection and utilization of DNA evidence in sexual assault investigations, Sept. 21, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Washington County Public Library in Chatom.
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Commission approves participation in National Management System Agreement
By Evan Carden SA Editor
     The Washington County Commission passed a resolution, Aug. 28, for the county to participate in the Department of Homeland Security's national
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Amid financial woes AHC hires new director
By Ellen Williams SA Correspondent
     The Alabama Historical Commission (AHC) has had to cut one-third of its staff and stop its Grants Program since forcing out its executive director two years ago. Under pressure to supply subpoenaed records to the attorney general, AHC is working to get its house in order. The commission voted unanim
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First race at Wagarville motocross track this weekend
By Evan Carden SA Editor
     The Lower Alabama Motocross track, located off of Highway 56 in Wagarville, will conduct its first set of races this weekend, Sept. 9-10, with a sixrace series featuring riders from all over south Alabama and northwest Florida.
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Litter Awareness Week is Sept. 11-16
By Kathryn F. Pickard Special to
     The South Alabamian Litter Awareness Week will be observed in Clarke County Sept. 11-16 and special efforts are being made to make residents in the area more aware of the importance of keeping the environment clean.
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Domestic violence charges against Clarke deputy dropped; judge issues warning
     A charge of domestic violence/ harassment against Clarke County Deputy Thomas Fox was nol prossed in Jackson Municipal Court Aug. 31 by Municipal Judge Chris Bailey.
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BOE discusses projects at Jackson schools
Special to The South Alabamian
     The Clarke County Board of Education held a brief meeting Thursday, Aug. 31.
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Nuthin' New Car Show planned
     The Nuthin' New Car Club will host its 16th annual show Saturday, Sept. 16 in Thomasville.
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Local business people encouraged to attend annual COC meeting
     The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual meeting tonight (Thursday) at the H.W. Pearce Memorial Park Assembly House and we encourage all business people to attend the event.
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Clarke County Records
     Marriage license applications Brandon Doyle Lindsey, to Cora Melissa Odom; Willie Earl Coates, to Frances Lynette Thomas; Timothy Gregson, to Heather Weaver; Gary Leland Pierce, to Mary Lou Newton; Keith Cordell Butler, to Chareice Tipton; Travis Dion Chaney, to Arshe'ka Aimee Jones; Kevin Lee Nea
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Grove Hill woman faces federal fraud charges
     The mother of a Clarke County woman already charged with allegedly defrauding the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has also been charged with similar crimes.
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Grant to assist families of homicide victims
     When a loved one is a victim of homicide, surviving relatives face a whirlwind of grief, funeral arrangements, legal proceedings and financial challenges. A state grant has been awarded to an organization that ensures victims' family members do not have to face the tragedy alone.
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Strategies in pulling together an 'enterprise-ready' region
By Dr. James Mitchell and Dr. Jesse Smith
     How often have we heard outsiders tell us that the biggest problem in West Alabama and East Mississippi is lack of leadership. Of course, what they are really saying is not that we don't have leaders, but that ours aren't smart enough or strong enough to get the right things done.
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Annual health fair planned in Grove Hill
     The Annual Health and Safety Fair at the Grove Hill Memorial Hospital is slated for this Saturday, Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
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Grant to help Southwest Alabama residents with home energy costs
     People with disabilities, the elderly and low-income residents burdened by high utility bills may be eligible to receive assistance thanks to a recently announced state grant.
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Clarke County Sheriff's Report
     Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail and reported by the Clarke County Sheriff's Department during the past week include:
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Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church celebrating pastor's 5th anniversary
     The Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church will be celebrating the Rev. Prospere Sainvilus' fifth anniversary as pastor on Sunday, Sept. 17.
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