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June 5, 2008  RSS feed
Pugh wins superintendent's race
Tyrone Moye wins District 4 commission seat
Woodie Pugh overwhelmingly defeated incumbent Clarke County Superintendent of Education Gerald Stephens in the Democratic primary Tuesday while Tyrone Moye defeated an incumbent county commissioner and another candidate in District 4. More...
Figures big winner in U.S. Senate race
By Jim Cox SA Publisher

State Sen. Vivian Davis Figures polled 77 percent of the vote in Clarke County Tuesday on her way to winning the Democratic nomination for U.S. senator and the chance to take on Republican incumbent Jeff Sessions in November. She received 2,753 votes to Johnny Swanson III's 476 and Mark "No NCAA" Townsend's 334. More...

Golfer attacked at Jackson Links
Juvenile confesses following arrests
By Evan Carden SA Editor

Two Jackson juveniles have been arrested and charged with an attack at the Jackson Links golf course Thursday, May 29. According to Jackson Police Chief Charles Burge, the 76-year-old victim, who he declined to name, was picking up golf balls around 12:20 p.m., near the pond, when he was approached by two black males. More...

 News
• Old St. Stephens' dig is Saturday, June 7
Persons interested in Alabama history and archaeology have an opportunity to assist in the excavation of a historic former hotel building in old St. Stephens on Saturday, June 7, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. More...
• Jackson Municipal Court results for May 29
• article has image Local attorney finishes 32-year tenure on state oil, gas board
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 Church
• Church Calendar
Vacation Bible School scheduled at Stave Creek Baptist Church Stave Creek Baptist Church will conduct Vacation Bible School June 9 -13 from 5:45 until 8:30 p.m.. Early registration will be Sunday, June 8 at 5:45 p.m. There will be classes for preschool children 2 years old through 4K and for kindergarten through 5th grade. More...
• Former POW to speak at Pineview Baptist Church
• article has image Always give thanks
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 Coming Events
• MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Deas family reunion will be June 21 There will be a reunion of all descendants of Alonzo and Walter Deas on June 21 in Jackson. Activities will begin at 10 a.m. at the VFW on Club Wiley Road, the first road on the left after crossing the Tombigbee River when traveling north on U.S. 43. More...
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 Education
• Chamber awards scholarships
Scholarships were awarded recently by the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce to graduates who served as this year's Pine City Ambassadors. The group consisted of 15 seniors from throughout the Jackson area who were selected based on academics, citizenship, leadership and character. More...
• article has image Receives Outstanding Freshman Award
• article has image Electric Cooperative Foundation awards scholarship
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 Editorials
• article has image Coffeeville's 200th birthday was a big family reunion
Publisher's Comments
It was a "hot time in the old town" Saturday evening in Coffeeville. The activities surrounding Coffeeville's bicentennial celebration weren't unruly but the 90-degree plus temperatures made for a "hot time." Despite the temperatures, it was a fun afternoon as Coffeeville citizens, former residents and visitors turned out to help the community celebrate its 200th birthday. More...
• Mother of burn victim thanks 'angels' for help
• Proud to be part of first Hippy graduating class
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 Sports
• JB Auto rallies off three wins in minor league action
By Dwain Dorman Don's Body Shop 12, Reeves Grocery 5 Don's Body Shop added another victory to their season by defeating Reeves Grocery 12-5. Cooper Christian, Luke Lankford and Ricky Jackson led the way with three hits in three at bats. Trajen Hamilton and Christopher Lankford added two hits. More...
• article has image Participate in Azalea Run
• article has image Area players honored
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 People
• article has image Larrimore - Milstead exchange vows May 17
Chelsea Kaitlyn Milstead of Jackson and Leo Benjamin Larrimore of Dickinson were united in marriage Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Fulton. Dr. John Copeland and the Rev. Michael Bedsole officiated at the ceremony. More...
• article has image Amuso - Outlaw announce engagement
• article has image Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Counselman celebrate 25th wedding anniversary
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 For the Record
• Washington County Sheriff's Report
The Washington County Sheriff's Office reported the following arrests during the past week: •Geoffry T. McKee, 19, of Leroy was arrested May 27 and charged with failure to pay on a speeding charge. He was ordered to pay $157. More...
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