UM Spring Preview Day is Feb. 15
      High school juniors and seniors and their parents interested in learning about the University of Mobile, a private Christian university in south Alabama, are invited to attend Spring Preview Day on Friday, Feb. 15. High school seniors who attend Spring Preview Day are eligible for up to $2,000 in...
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JA holiday formal
     Jackson Academy's senior class was honored with a holiday formal celebration Saturday, Dec. 29 at the VFW Club in Jackson. The event was hosted by parents.
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     Ms. Garcia and Mrs. McHargue's first grade classes at Gillmore Elementary School participated in a Christmas in P.J.'s Day in December. The classes wore their pajamas, listened to Christmas stories and made Christmas artwork. The students also sang Christmas carols and drank hot chocolate.
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Wins first place
     The Clarke County Farmers Federation recently announced winners of their Farm-City Poster Contest. Taylor Howard, left, of Jackson Academy was the first place winner in the fourth to sixth grade category. Howard and her teacher, Brenda Schell, each received $50. Marie Slade, above, representing ALFA...
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ARP offers technology scholarships
      March 1, 2008 is the deadline to apply for five technology scholarships to Alabama Southern Community College offered annually by Alabama River Pulp Company, Inc. The scholarships are available for The college's two-year Paper & Chemical Technology (PCT) Program and will be awarded to five qualifi...
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Jackson Academy announces honor roll
      The following names have been released by Jackson Academy as students achieving the honor roll. First Grade All As: Garrett Barnes, Tristen Bumpers, Rachael Gregson, Kobe Hoven, Maddie Karr, Grace Overstreet, Maggie Overstreet, Katie Overstreet, Devin Pitre, Maggie Pritchett, Dalton Reid, Ashl...
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