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Jacksonville, Alabama
Sunday September 07, 2008

Norman ready to play
09-03-2008
By: Jennifer Bacchus
News staff writer

When Dot Norman first began working at City Hall as the mayor’s secretary, she was still in high school.


NEWS

Council certifies election results
09-03-2008

By: Jennifer Bacchus
News staff writer
Tuesday morning, a quorum of the Jacksonville City Council unanimously certified the Aug. 26 election results. All members of the council were present except Charles Notar, who was assisting the Red Cross with Hurricane Gustav evacuees.

Margaret’s closes its doors after 35 years
09-03-2008

By: Jennifer Bacchus
News stafff writer
After 35 years in business, the last 12 of which have been in the familiar location on the square, Margaret Williams is hanging up her “closed” sign for good.

Center of Hope leaving
09-03-2008

By: Jennifer Bacchus
News staff writer
The Center of Hope Thrift Store is slowly moving out of Jacksonville. A new location opened in Oxford on U.S. 78 on Aug. 30, but the church will keep workers at the Jacksonville store until all merchandise is gone from that location.

Finance committee discusses draft budget
09-03-2008

By: Jennifer Bacchus
News staff writer
The Jacksonville City Council Finance Committee had a quorum for their Tuesday meeting, despite the fact that the committee chairman could not attend.


COMMUNITY LIFE

James and Judy Thompkins observe 50 years of marriage
09-03-2008


James and Judy (Albea) Tompkins celebrated 50 years of marriage recently. Mrs. Tompkins is a native of Piedmont; James is a native of Jacksonville.

Butler receives recognition
09-03-2008


Allison Estelle Butler was named instructor of the quarter at Antonelli College in Hattiesburg, Miss., where she teaches classes in the allied health program.

Hervey Folsom: CAST plans for 'The Sound of Music' at McClellan
09-03-2008

Down Art Avenue for Sept. 3, 2008.
It matters not which story you choose to follow. Both the film/stage production and the series of historical events are charming accounts.

Myrus Weaver: New Hope celebrates Teague sermon; Jax Rehab recognizes several employees
09-03-2008


Eastwood News for Sept. 3, 2008.

Community notebook
09-03-2008


Items of interest for Sept. 3, 2008.


SPORTS

Eagles want to eliminate turnovers
09-03-2008

By: Dustin Holmes
News sports correspondent
The old football adage goes that when you throw the ball, there are two things that can go wrong and only one that can go right.

JCA loses, but Miller proud of effort
09-03-2008

By: Dustin Holmes
News sports correspondent
Friday night was a proud night for Jacksonville Christian coach Tommy Miller.

Indians topple Raiders
09-03-2008


The magic that surrounded the 2007 season for Pleasant Valley will have to wait one more week before it gets started for the Raiders.

Lori Tippets: JCA names stadium for Dr. Miller
09-03-2008


Covering the Field for Sept. 2, 2008.

It's nice to have the Neislers
09-03-2008

By: Lori Tippets
News sports correspondent
No one has been happier about the move of the Neisler family to Jacksonville than head volleyball coach David Clark. Last year the oldest daughter of the Neisler family, Elizabeth, led Jacksonville to its first state championship and was named All-State and MVP of the state tournament.


OPINION

Letter to the editor: Let’s do something about our boundries
09-03-2008


The boundary lines for the City Limits of Jacksonville look like a childish drawing of a space monster.

Dr. William A. Meehan: Making Jacksonville State a community
09-03-2008


Town & Gown for Sept. 3, 2008.

Lea Fite: Don’t cut an investment that is paying good dividends
09-03-2008


In poll after poll, Alabama voters rate education as the most important issue facing Alabama. Even with the economy going through a rough patch and gas prices cause pain at the pump, folks still know that the job we do educating our children is the single most important factor determining our future.


OBITUARIES

Area deaths
09-03-2008


Obituaries for Sept. 3, 2008.


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