JVFD deals with bees and vehicle fires
     Members of the Jackson Volunteer Fire Department responded to several calls during the past week. Top photo: Trucks were dispatched to a call alerting them to the 1807 Walker Springs Road residence of Miriam and Dane Daugherty. Dane had apparently attempted to get rid of some bees, around a window f...
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Drawing held at JMC
     The Get Lost in Jackson drawing for June was conducted at Jackson Medical Center, which is one of the program's sponsors. Winner of the $100 prize was Selestine Foxx, an employee of New Era Cap Company, which is also a sponsor of the program. On hand for the drawing (L-R) were Candy Wilson, Amy Gran...
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Rattlesnake killed
     Jeff McCutcheon of Antioch killed this 5 1/2 foot timber rattlesnake in his yard on Aug. 30. The snake sported 11 rattles and a button. This is the second one this summer to be found in his yard. (SA photo by Kathy McCutcheon)
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Sgt. Calvin Cassady deploys to Iraq
     Sgt. Calvin Cassady, grandson of Elizabeth Etheredge of Leroy, has deployed to Iraq. A 2002 graduate of Leroy High School, Cassady entered the U.S. Army in May of 2002.
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Bedwell Bailey honored with several pre-wedding parties
     Mary Elizabeth Bedwell and Christopher Carroll Bailey IV, both of Mobile, have been honored with several pre-wedding parties.
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Students will participate in JIS game night
     Above, (L-R) are Keshia and Nakedra Rivers who actively participated in the 2005-2006 Educational Game Night recently conducted at Antioch Methodist Church which was presented by Nancye Wilhelm, Veronica McConico and Debbie Pruitt. Jackson Intermediate School students will be participating in a Fami...
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