Colbert - Coate to wed May 17 in Birmingham
      Dr. and Mrs. Timothy Lee Colbert of Pelham announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathryn Eileen, to Matthew Marmaduke Coate, son of Mr. and Mrs. Livingston Marmaduke Coate of Spanish Fort and formerly of Jackson. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Virginia B. Noland of Montgomery.
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Shewmake - McLean announce wedding plans
      Mr. and Mrs. James Warren Shewmake of Fulton announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Bridgett Loree, to Arthur Botter McLean III, son of Joann Brewer McLean of Mobile and the late Arthur Botter McLean Jr.
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June nuptials announced for Miss Roberts - Mr. Steed
      Rachael Marie Roberts and Charles Daniel Steed Jr. of Jackson have announced plans for a June 28, 2008 wedding. The bride-elect's parents are Teresa Roberts of Jackson and Hannis Roberts of Montgomery. Her grandparents are May Bumpers of Jackson and the late Ray Bumpers, and Eunice Roberts of Mon...
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      The family of Arthur Lee Sampson would like to extend heartfelt thanks to all who gave comforting sympathy and help during his sickness and at his death. May God bless you all in a special way.
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Rainville - Perry exchange vows March 29
      Barbara Ann Perry of Jackson and Oscar Joseph Rainville Jr. of Dexter, Minn., exchanged wedding vows on March 29, 2008. The ceremony was at the American Legion Hall in Sanford, Maine with the bride's brother, Wayne Russell, as justice of the peace. A lighted arch covered with ivy, baby's breath a...
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Stork Report
      Kelsen-Ann Larsyn Davis Mr. and Mrs. Mike Davis (nee Debbie Powell) of Thomasville announce the arrival of a daughter, Kelsen-Ann Larsyn, April 17, 2008, 6:29 p.m. at Springhill Memorial Hospital. She weighed 9 lbs., 3 oz. and was 20 inches long.
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Hall - Everhart announce June 14 wedding plans
      Janie and William Hall of Bay Minette announce the engagement of their daughter, Shyann Morelle, to H. Grant Everhart, the son of Linda and Harold Everhart of Jackson. The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of Baldwin County High School, 2005 graduate of Faulkner State Community College and is curren...
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Dance recital
      A large crowd attended "Cosmic Dance Explosion" presented by students from Dynamic Dance Dimensions Saturday, April 26 at McCorquodale Auditorium at Jackson High School.
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Elmore to become Eagle Scout May 3
      Ethan Elmore, a member of Boy Scouts Troop 76 of Thomasville and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Elmore, will become an Eagle Scout next week. His Eagle Court of Honor will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 3, at Chilton Baptist Church with a reception following.
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Jordan named Georgia's 'Parole Office of the Year'
      Amanda Jordan, daughter of Lynda Presnall of Whatley and Robert Shields of Jackson, was recently honored with the Parole Officer of the Year Award in Georgia. Chief Parole Officer Jordan of Carrollton, Ga., was presented the award at Lake Lanier, Ga. during a luncheon at the Parole Association of ...
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Clarke County Junior Miss Pageant set for May 3
      The 2009 Clarke County Junior Miss program will be Saturday, May 3 at Sage Auditorium in Grove Hill, beginning at 7 p.m. There are 13 contestants in this year's program. Keely Williams attends Jackson High School and is the daughter of Chester and Rita Williams. Her little sister for the program...
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     Left to right from Clarke Prep School 2nd-3rd grade category, 1st place winner, 2nd grader, Edward (Gauge) Horton and in the 4th - 6th grade category, 1st place winner, 5th grader, Anna Huckabee. Representing the Clarke County Soil & Water Conservation District is District Supervisor Susie Kennedy....
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To attend Duke University
     Brad Pansing, a senior at the Alabama School of Math and Science, has accepted an offer to attend Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering, located in Durham, N.C. Pansing will major in pre-med biomedical engineering. His parents are Dianne and Bryan Pansing of Jackson.
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Former Alabama Junior Miss to emcee local program Saturday
      Mary Catherine McAnnally, the 2007 Alabama Junior Miss, will host the 2009 Clarke County Junior Miss program at 7 p.m., May 3, in Sage Auditorium at Clarke County High School in Grove Hill, beginning at 7 p.m. There are 13 contestants in this year's program. Admission to the Saturday night progra...
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JMS Spring Fling rescheduled
      Due to circumstances beyond their control, the Jackson Middle School Spring Fling, originally scheduled for Friday, May 2, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 7, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on the back campus of the school. Events and activities will remain as previously announced.
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Poster winners announced by Soil and Water Conservation District
      The Clarke County Soil & Water Conservation District recently announced the winners of their poster contest. The title of the poster contest this year was "Water is Life" with the first place winner receiving $25.
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Former GES teacher receives 'Social Studies Outstanding Teacher'
      Delise Sanders of Hendersonville, Tenn., daughter of the Rev. Billy and Mrs. Betty Hall of Jackson, was recently presented with the Tennessee Council for Social Studies Outstanding Teacher Award. Gayle Thieman, president of the National Council for Social Studies, presented the award at a banquet ...
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I love my mom because…
     She is fun to be around and she takes me places. She takes care of me everyday. I love my mama! Ashley Rouse Jackson
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