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AGENDA: BOC to meet Monday

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Wednesday, July 9. 2008

The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, July 14, in the county government complex. Agenda items include: •Chairman Wesley Nash – chairman’s report to the board. •County Clerk Morris Fortson – clerk’s report to the board. NEW BUSINESS: •Brad Howard – final plat approval for The Reserve at ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Angry at sheriff over arrest

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Wednesday, July 9. 2008

Dear Editor: After an incident at my son’s place of employment Friday, the police showed up and said they had warrants for his arrest. So he went to jail and did not get out until Monday morning. I called the jail all weekend. They wouldn’t tell me why my son, William Brian Edwards, was in jail or as to when he would get out. Come to find ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Angry at sheriff over arrest

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Wednesday, July 9. 2008

LETTER: Thanks sheriff for kindness, patience

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Wednesday, July 9. 2008

Dear Editor: We received one of those phone calls May 3 that parents world wide dread … “Mama, I wrecked my car!” as the tears flowed. Our 18-year old daughter was involved in a car accident in Madison County. Fortunately, the sheriff of Madison County (off duty at the time) was nearby and came to the accident. He was kind and patient and ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Don’t take those who protect us for granted

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Wednesday, July 9. 2008

Dear Editor: A hayfield next to our house caught on fire June 7 and as we all know, as dry as it’s been the fire quickly spread. It took several fire departments and several volunteer fireman to get the fire under control and stop it before homes and barns were destroyed. When something like this happens you realize that your volunteer ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Appreciates commissioner’s work to get road paved

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Wednesday, July 9. 2008

Dear Editor: I would like to thank Commissioner John Pethel for fighting so hard to get the Cherokee and Della Slaton roads paved. I pleaded with the commission chairman and previous district commissioners for the past 8 to 10 years to get these two roads paved. All of this was done in vain because the commission chairman kept telling me there ... [Full Story »]

Lowe leads local candidates in campaign contributions

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Wednesday, July 9. 2008

Four candidates fail to file campaign contribution reports Madison County Sheriff Clayton Lowe has raised the most money of all candidates in contested primaries this year, with Republican sheriff’s challenger John Dove raising the second largest amount. Lowe reported $16,979.97 in contributions during the June 30 reporting period, while ... [Full Story »]

Colbert man charged with illegal reproduction of recorded material

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Wednesday, July 9. 2008

A Colbert man was arrested last week for illegal reproduction of recorded material following a search warrant at his 160 Rocky Drive home in May. Derek Spencer Morton, 44, was also charged with possession of marijuana less than an ounce and four counts of possession of arms by a convicted felon. According to the incident report, a search ... [Full Story »]

D’ville pool hall can admit minors; no alcohol allowed

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Wednesday, July 9. 2008

A Danielsville pool hall, which was recently denied an alcohol license, can admit minors, city leaders decided Monday. The Danielsville City Council agreed to allow children into Pop’s Roadhouse Billiards on Hwy. 98 East. However, those under 18 must be out of the pool hall by 11 p.m. And those 16 or under must be accompanied by a parent or ... [Full Story »]

Advanced voting continues through Friday

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Monday, July 7. 2008

Advanced voting will continue through 5 p.m. Friday at the county registrar's office in the county government complex. Voters must choose either a Republican or Democratic ballot and present valid identification. What party a voter chooses during the primaries has no affect on voters' choices in the November General Election. However, a if ... [Full Story »]

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