Troy University announces fall semester honor students
      Troy University announces its honor students for fall semester, according to Dr. Ed Roach, senior executive vice chancellor and Provost. Terry Stephens of Jackson was among the students making the Chancellor's List. Thomas Horton and Laura Rotch both of Jackson were named to the Provost's List.
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Area students named to UM President's List
      The University of Mobile has released the names of students on the President's List for the 2007 fall semester. Tto make the President's List, a student must maintain a 4.0 grade-point average while taking at least 15 semester hours.
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JMS computer lab opens
     JMS teachers work in the new computer lab recently completed at JMS. Opened for the first time this week, the lab was used for a large potion of the in-service that took place on Jan. 7. It features 60 networked computers connected to the Internet providing JMS students with a much needed Internet a...
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Mobile Symphony Youth Orchestra will perform Jan. 13 in Grove Hill
      The sounds of music will fill the auditorium at Clarke County High School on Sunday, January 13 at 2:30 p.m. when the Mobile Symphony Youth Orchestra performs a free concert for the Clarke County community. The musicians on the stage might look young, but their playing ability is quite mature.
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Soil & Water Conservation Dist. offers scholarships to seniors
      The Clarke and Washington CountY Soil & Water Conservation Districts are now accepting applications for $500 scholarships, one in each county, sponsored by the Alabama Conservation District Employees Association. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, high school seniors and living in the state of Alab...
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Tarvers celebrate 60th anniversary
     Mr. and Mrs. Claude Tarver (nee Doris Gartman) of McIntosh, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Dec. 23, 2007. They were married on Dec. 23, 1947. The couple has three children, Sandra (Rick) Sacco, Andrew (Cathy) Tarver and Joe Tarver; and five grandchildren, Emily Avant, Carrie Sacco, Ashley...
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Comfort foods
Made fast and healthy
by Healthy Exchanges
      Grandma's Chicken Pot Pie For you weekend warrior cooks who like to have things made up ahead of time in the freezer, this recipe is a must have!
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Williams-Watson announce February wedding plans
      Mr. and Mrs. Geary Williams of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Carly Williams, to Bradley Steven Watson. Mr. Watson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Watson of Greenwood, S.C. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of W.S. "Sonny" Williams of Jackson and the late Betty Williams, a...
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     Robert Taylor is the volunteer bus driver for the Choctaw Bluff Senior Center. Senior citizens living in the area who are in need of a ride to the center or anyone interested in being a sponsor may contact Daisy Hunt, center manager at 246-1914.
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Lula Leatherbury Payne
      Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Frazier Payne (nee Lesley Leatherbury Acker) of Mobile, announce the arrival of a daughter, Lula Leatherbury, Jan. 3, 2008, at the Mobile Infirmary Medical Center. She weighed 6 lbs., 9 oz. and was 20 inches long.
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     On Dec. 10, 2007, Michael Morgan announced his stepping down as Cub Master of Jackson Cub Scout Pack 257. He was presented a certificate of appreciation for his five years of service. The entire membership of Jackson Cub Scout Pack 257 was on hand for the award ceremony conducted in the fellowship h...
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