Sheriff's Department delivers gifts to the needy
From Staff Reports
      The Clarke County Sheriff's Office delivered Christmas gifts to children who may not be as fortunate as others this Christmas. The deliveries were made possible by the donations of toys and gifts by citizens of Clarke County.
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Suspect charged in two burglaries
      The Clarke County Sheriff's Department held an investigation into the burglary of Walter Turk's residence Dec. 10 on County Road 20 in the Morvin area. Taken from the residence were a shotgun and a handgun along with rolls of change, said Ron Baggette, chief investigator.
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Operation Christmas donation
     Jake Brown, representing John Brown's State Farm Insurance Agency, donates teddy bears to Officer Arvis Slack for this year's Operation Christmas toy drive.
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Card of Thanks
      From the family of Cecil Loper: In times of tragedy you do not realize how many friends and family you have. I would like to take this time to thank all our friends and family from southwest Alabama who gave money, kind words, clothing, food and most importantly prayer during our loss. Some of th...
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Stewart Buick relinquishing its franchise after 59 years
By Jim Cox SA Publisher
      After 59 years as a Buick dealer, Stewart Buick Co. of Jackson has relinquished the franchise to the manufacturer. Kenneth Stewart said, "It was time," noting he and his brother, Bob, aren't getting any younger. However, the Stewart brothers aren't retiring just yet.
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Ribbon cut at new SA office
     Top photo: A ribbon cutting and open house was conducted, Dec. 20, at the new location of The South Alabamian at 1525 College Avenue, Jackson. Among those attending (front, L-R) were advertising manager Billie Jo Bernard, staff member Linda Heath, Althea Thomas, Mayor Richard Long, Suzanne Cox, publ...
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