Celebrates 92nd birthday
     Friends and family gathered at the Jackson Nutrition Center Thursday, Feb. 14, to help Marshall McNeil (right) celebrate his 92nd birthday. A native of Escambia County, McNeil graduated from Flomaton High School and retired as a civil service employee from the Naval Air Station in Pensacola. He move...
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Ribbon cutting at Blackberry Cottage
     Members of the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce and Jackson city officials gathered at Blackberry Cottage, located at 1504 College Avenue across from The South Alabamian, to welcome owner Lacy Lankford to the city's business community. Blackberry Cottage specializes in gift baskets, candles and vari...
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Mr. and Mrs. Blankenship celebrate 50th anniversary
      March 1, 2008 will mark the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. David Blankenship of Wagarville. The couple was married in 1958 by the Rev. Alton B. Greene in the United Methodist Church parsonage of Sunflower. Mrs. Blankenship is the former Hester Parnell.
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Williams - Ward plan March wedding
      Willie Lee Martin announces the engagement of his daughter, Clara Martin Williams, to Minister Kolandwski Ward, the son of Lora Ward of McIntosh and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ward of Hattiesburg, Miss. The bride-elect is also the daughter of the late Rilla Mae Law. She is a graduate of the Clarke Count...
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March wedding planned for Powell - Stauffacher
      Mr. and Mrs. Charles "Jody" L. Powell of Bashi announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Stefanie Ann, to Jamie Lee Stauffacher of Thomasville. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Langley of Grove Hill.
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Local author conducts book signing at White Smith Library
      Jim Herod of Grove Hill, the recently published author of "Gathering Moss", will discuss his work, present a slide show and sign copies of his novel at the White Smith Memorial Library on Thursday, Feb. 28 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Mr. Pike - Miss Huggins are married Jan. 26
      Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Huggins of Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pike of Wagarville announce the marriage of their children Sunni Lynn Huggins and Jesse Levi Pike. The couple exchanged vows Jan. 26, 2008 at 3 in the afternoon at Stave Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael G. Maloy officiating.
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Sampson - Worthy exchange wedding vows
      Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Martin and Mr. and Mrs. Arthor Chaney Jr., all of Jackson, announce the marriage of their children Dynta Worthy and Jamarcus Sampson. The wedding was an event of Saturday, Feb. 2 at the H.W. Pearce Memorial Park Assembly House in Jackson at 4 in the afternoon. The Rev. D.W. Mo...
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'Sweetheart Jewelry Expo' presented at Jackson Woman's Club meeting
      The Jackson Woman's Club met Feb. 5 at the First United Methodist Church of Jackson. The program was entitled "Sweetheart Jewelry Expo" with Kenneth Brown, owner of Smith Jewelers, presenting a display of fine jewelry. Brown shared the history of Smith Jewelers, a description of where diamonds ar...
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Cards of Thanks
      I want to thank the Jackson Medical Center, the doctors from Jackson Family Medical and the nurses who treated me with such tender loving care. I am so proud of our hospital and their staff. We have the best of doctors.
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CCARC Spring Jubilee is March 15
      "Spring Jubilee 2008", celebrating the capabilities of individuals with cognitive disabilities, will be an event of Saturday, March 15, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. CCARC's annual fund-raiser will include the 6th Annual 5K/1m Fun Walk at 8:30; and the 8th Annual "Cruisin' for CCARC" charity ride sponsored ...
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