Governor to attend opening of LIFE Tech center in Thomasville
      An open house will be held Thursday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the L.I.F.E. (Life Skills Influenced by Freedom and Education) Tech Transition Center, 2115 Bashi Road in Thomasville. The L.I.F.E. Tech Transition Center represents a partnership between Gov.
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Arrest made in Scyrene grocery robbery
      Clarke County Deputy Ron Baggett arrested a Packers Bend man Tuesday in connection with the Nov. 9 armed robbery of Garricks Grocery in Scyrene. Adrian Kimbrough, 19, was arrested and charged with first degree robbery, Baggett said. Baggett said he has been working on the case since the robbery o...
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Dr. Steven Furr elected to serve third term on medical association board
      Steven P. Furr, MD, a family practice physician from Jackson and former vice president of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama, has been elected to serve a third term on the Medical Association of the State of Alabama's Board of Censors. He was first elected in 2001. He has also been nam...
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United Blood Services announces local holiday blood drives
      For the convenience of area residents, United Blood Services will be hosting two blood drives in Clarke County to help keep holiday blood supplies adequate: •Tuesday, Dec. 12, at Grove Hill Memorial Hospital from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. •Friday, Dec. 15, at Jackson Medical Center from 12 p.m. until ...
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Jackson Christmas Parade 2006
COC director thanks supporters, announces 2006 parade winners
By LaShaunda Holly COC Director
      The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Parade was a great success. As we were preparing for the parade line-up I could feel the "Christmas Spirit" in the air. The children were waiting anxiously to see Santa and the adults were just as excited.
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Suspected burglars caught in Mobile
By Evan Carden SA Editor
      Two men suspected in several hunting camp burglaries in Washington County are being held in the Mobile County Jail accused of additional break-ins across the region. William Herbert Coaker III, 31, of Ocean Springs, Miss. and George Davidson, 53, of Grove Hill are accused of a number of burglaries...
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Millry to conduct annual Christmas parade Saturday
      The town of Millry will conduct its annual Christmas parade this Saturday, Dec. 9, at 11 a.m. The theme for this year’s parade is “A Disney Christmas.” A visit from Mickey and Minnie Mouse is expected. As usual, Santa will also be a featured guest during the festivities. Anumber of horses will be ...
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Christmas comes to Chatom
      Top photo: Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus were very generous to the crowds, throwing lots of candy during Chatom’s annual Christmas parade. The jolly ole’ elf was the featured attraction among many floats, marching bands and other entries. Bottom photo: The local Cub Scouts got in on the fun as well....
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Stringer takes oath
      Washington County Sheriff-Elect Richard Stringer (right) took the oath of office during a swearing-in ceremony which took place in the commission courtroom of the Washington County Courthouse Tuesday morning. Administering the oath was Washington County Probate Judge John H.
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Changing of the Guard
Armstrong and Wheat reflect on years in office
By Ellen Williams SA Correspondent
      On Jan. 16, Washington County will experience a political watershed moment. For when the terms of Probate Judge John Henry Armstrong and Sheriff William Wheat end with the inauguration of their successors, Charles Singleton and Richard Stringer, one era ends as a new one dawns.
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Local agencies receive defibrillators
      The Washington County Emergency Medical Rescue Board presented defibrillators, used to attempt to revive people experiencing cardiac arrest, to several local nutrition centers and law enforcement agencies, Tuesday.
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Leroy Fire Department to elect 2007 officers
      Nominations for 2007 officers for the Leroy Fire Department were recently held. Nominations were for Chief Andy Elmore, Assistant Chief Rodger Dean, Treasurer Evette Elmore, Secratery Wendy Hoven, Rotation Board Member Ed Robinson, Public Information Officer Jeremy Sellers, Training Officer Jack ...
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Chatom Christmas parade 2006
Photos by Bruce Hansen
     The Grinch didn’t try to steal Christmas, he joined in on the fun.
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