Sullivan Family presenting festival and band reunion for this weekend, Oct. 20-21
     The Sullivan Family will be presenting the Bluegrass Gospel Homecoming Festival and Band Reunion on Friday, Oct. 20 and Saturday, Oct. 21 at the Sullivan Family Home Place Park, located nine miles south of Jackson, one mile off Highway 43.
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Five to be tried for murder of Quinton Webb
     Criminal jury trials will begin in Clarke County Circuit Court Monday.
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Rep. Bonner visits for Fire Prevention Week
     U.S. Congressman Jo Bonner (back row, center) visited with members of the Jackson Fire
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UM's RamCorps to perform at 'Old St. Stephens Day' Oct. 28
     The sounds of a blacksmith's hammer and the smells of barbecue will fill St. Stephens Park in Washington County during Old St. Stephens Day on Saturday, Oct. 28.
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Clarke-Mobile Gas reports good supply for winter months
By Jim Cox SA Publisher
     Al Bean of the management team now running Clarke-Mobile Counties Gas District told the board Monday that the district was 75 percent "hedged" on natural gas for the coming winter
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New Leroy High athletic facility to be dedicated
     A special dedication ceremony for the new athletic facility at Leroy High School will be conducted as part of next week's homecoming activities.
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Fall Festival scheduled for Nov. 4
     Each year the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce attracts thousands of people to the streets of Jackson for the annual Fall Festival.
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Jackson Fire Prevention Parade 2006
     Jackson Fire Department's 2006 Fire Prevention Queen and Court wave to the crowd.
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Commission grants Ciba abatement
County approves $10.2 million expansion
By Ellen Williams SA Correspondent
     At its Oct. 10 meeting the Washington County Commission passed a resolution to enter into an abatement agreement with Ciba Corporation and approve a $10.2 million expansion at the McIntosh plant.
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Homecoming reception planned Sunday for Bonnie Blackwell
     A special homecoming reception will be held at the chatom home of Pat and Wayne Blackwell, Sunday, Oct. 22, for their daughter Bonnie Blackwell who was injured earlier this year in an automobile accident.
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Leroy students tour fire trucks
     K-3 students from Leroy High School were given the opportunity to tour the fire trucks,
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WashCo deputies make separate drug busts
By Evan Carden SA Editor
     Two Washington County residents are facing drug charges following separate arrests made by deputies during the past week.
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Local Dixie Darlings perform at USM Homecoming
     The Dixie Darlings performed at the University of Southern Mississippi's
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WashCo senior singles meet at Woodmen of the World Lodge
By Frank Harwell SA Correspondent
     A new social evening for senior singles in Washington County is scheduled soon at the Woodmen of the World Lodge in Chatom. Couples also are invited to attend.
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Media gets first look at 2006 'Old St. Stephens Days'
Photos by Evan Carden
     Members of the media were treated to a sneak peak at this year's presentation of "Old St. Stephens Days, Through the Eyes of a Child," last Thursday.
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