March 15, 2007 / News

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Event marks opening of old Locke Theater as new cultural arts center

The Promise Theater and Performing Arts Center of Jackson, presented a History Benefit Program Saturday evening, March 3 to a very sparse crowd. More...

Courthouse expansion nearly complete

Work continues on the new Clarke County Courthouse annex in Grove Hill and it has been estimated that the building may be completed by late April. More...

State legislators give themselves a raise

By Jim Cox SA Publisher

Despite a voice vote that masked individual Alabama legislators' votes on a controversial 61 percent pay raise last week, local legislators contacted by this newspaper readily admitted that they voted to raise their pay by $18,790- from $30,710 to $ More...

Young turkey hunters must complete hunting safety course before season begins

As Alabamians gear up for turkey hunting season, officials are reminding young hunters that safety comes first - literally. Alabama law requires anyone born on or after Aug. More...

State ranked fourth fastest-growing exporter of goods in the country

Alabama has been ranked as the fourth fastest-growing exporter of goods in the United States for 2006, Gov. Bob Riley announced Wednesday. More...

Commissioners scrutinizing water departments and VFDs

By Jim Cox SA Publisher

Clarke County Commissioners this week questioned the oversight, powers and obligations of rural water authorities and rural fire departments and agreed that both need to be looked at more closely to make sure they are serving the public to the best More...

Termites gnawing at BOE building

By Jim Cox SA Publisher

A wet floor and termites in the Clarke County Board of Education building on Cobb Street in Grove Hill is not a good combination and county commissioners took some time Tuesday to discuss the problem. More...

Open house planned in Coffeeville

The Coffeeville Town Council met for the first time at the new Coffeeville Town Hall last Tuesday night. Two events were planned for the new facility. Open House will be held there Sunday, March 25, from 2 until 4 p.m. More...

Grove Hill Town Council pledges $10,000 a year for Twin Rivers

Council member voices concerns about 'double dipping'

The Grove Hill Town Council agreed to pledge $10,000 a year for the next five years to support the Twin Rivers Economic Development Partnership during its March 5 meeting. More...

Thomasville increases fines for first time offenders

The Thomasville City Council Monday night approved increases in fines for first time offenders of the city's animal control, building standards and noise ordinances, and revoked a business license for allegedly selling fake brands. More...

Event benefits 'A Secret Safe Place' for newborns

By Sharon Shepherd Special to The South Alabamian

A gumbo dinner and silent auction to benefit the First Judicial Circuit's "Secret Safe Place for Newborns" was held at the Chatom Community Center last Thursday night. Guests enjoyed gumbo and potato soup along with a variety of desserts. More...

Grove Hill Arts Council conducting photography contest

'Photography in Your Own Backyard' seeks entries from local photOgraphers

The Grove Hill Arts Council has announced that Chip Cooper will be the judge for its annual photography contest: "Photography in Your Own Backyard." Chip Cooper is the award winning photographer who visited Grove Hill earlier this year. More...