Brackin graduates summa cum laude from Auburn University
      Rhiannon Brackin, a graduate of Jackson Academy in 1999 and the University of South Alabama Mobile in 2003, graduated summa cum laude from Auburn University on Aug. 4, 2007 with a master's degree in elementary education.
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Upper Room Dinner Theatre announces 07-08 season
      The University of Mobile Upper Room Dinner Theatre will present "Steel Magnolias," "Godspell" and "Thoroughly Modern Millie" during its 2007-2008 season. The Upper Room Dinner Theatre's cast is comprised of University of Mobile students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members.
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Scholarship winners honored at Jackson Civitan meeting
      During the Jackson Civitan Club meeting on July 24, President Bubba Deas congratulated Logan Murphy for being selected the $1,000 Alabama West Florida District John Simpson Scholarship winner. He is the son of Suzie and Terry Murphy of Jackson.
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      Randy Dunagan (right) and John D. Creer (left) are busy getting Jackson High School's campus ready for the new school year. This is the beginning of several landscaping projects that will be taking place at the school.
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Back to school means back to the library
      During the school year, the library and staff of White Smith Memorial Library promote the significance for school kids to get a library card. "Many students will ultimately need a library card to check out materials for special projects, papers or assignments.
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High school journalism students invited to register for workshops
      The Alabama Scholastic Press Association is seeking participants for fall regional workshops to be held Aug. 27-29. Newspaper, yearbook, literary magazine and broadcast tracks will address the latest trends for writers, photographers, designers and producers of school media.
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