Entries from May 2012

PERSON: Did you hear the one about...

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Saturday, May 5. 2012
“There are eight million stories in the naked city...” — epilogue, The Naked City, 1958 Southerners have a story for every situation. Teaching opportunities while refereeing kid battles. Passing time waiting in line at the grocery store. “Remember when” at a family get together. Whiling away the hours at the funeral home. Seeing ... [Full Story »] 

Yates will have to step down from BOC

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Saturday, May 5. 2012
Jackson County Board of Commission member Bruce Yates, who represents mostly West Jackson, will have to resign when he officially qualifies to run for the chairman of the board. Yates has two years remaining in his current position, which is the reason he has to step down, according to county attorney Julius Hulsey. Commissioner Tom Crow, who ... [Full Story »] 

Sheriff: Propane in patrol cars continues to save county money

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Saturday, May 5. 2012
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office’s move to convert its vehicles to propane has shown a significant savings to the county. “We hope to have all of our vehicles converted shortly making us 100 percent,” Sheriff Stan Evans said. “ The savings have proven significant.  I believe this will be the trend for fleets, especially government ... [Full Story »] 

Coosa rally ends Jefferson’s season

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, May 4. 2012
Dragons swept in Rome in opening round of state A DISAPPOINTING end, yes, but not a disappointing season, Jefferson baseball coach Tommy Knight said. Coosa (17-6) rallied from a 6-0 second-inning deficit Friday to beat Jefferson 8-6 in Rome and eliminate them from the Class AA playoffs. The Eagles won the series opener 9-6 earlier in the day. ... [Full Story »] 

Baseball: Coosa rally ends Jefferson’s season

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, May 4. 2012
Dragons swept in Rome in opening round of state A DISAPPOINTING end, yes, but not a disappointing season, Jefferson baseball coach Tommy Knight said. Coosa (17-6) rallied from a 6-0 second-inning deficit Friday to beat Jefferson 8-6 in the second game of a best-of-three series and eliminate the Dragons from the Class AA playoffs. The Eagles ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson deputies report 22 arrests

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, May 4. 2012
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office charged 22 people last week, including the following: •Tracey Allen Satterfield, 45, 1805 Brooks Road, Pendergrass, probation violation. •Amy Nicole Underwood, 34, 1814 Mt. Creek Div, Pendergrass, probation violation. •Roy Delreal Alvarez, 38, 205 Henderson Street, Cornelia, alteration of license ... [Full Story »] 

Maysville leaders object to preservation ordinance

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, May 4. 2012
Members of the Maysville City Council expressed concern about a drafted ordinance that would, at the very least, formally establish the city’s newly designated historic preservation committee. Councilmen Junior Hardy and Scott Harper each acknowledged their strong feelings about curtailing homeowners’ rights, which is what they mainly took ... [Full Story »] 

Pair of local blood drives set Tuesday

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, May 4. 2012
The American Red Cross will hold two blood drives Tuesday, May 8, in the Commerce area. The regular community blood drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. in the family fellowship center of the First Baptist Church of Commerce. The church is located at 1345 South Broad Street, Commerce. The Red Cross will also hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 ... [Full Story »] 

Raider netters fall in Sweet 16

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, May 4. 2012
Madison County’s boys’ tennis team fell just shy of an Elite 8 appearance this week, falling to Dunwoody in the Sweet 16 round in Danielsville. The boys finished the season at 20-3, 13-0 in the region. Red Raider head coach Keith Strickland said his guys got a real boost from the top two singles positions. “Our top two singles positions ... [Full Story »] 

Raiders wrap up season with playoff loss to Heritage

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, May 4. 2012
Madison County wrapped up its 2012 baseball season Saturday versus Heritage, dropping the third game of a best of three series in the first round of the Region 8-AAAA playoffs. “It (the season) kind of finished like it started, a lot of ups and downs,” said Red Raider head coach Charlie Griffeth, whose squad finished the season at 11-15. ... [Full Story »] 
Page 35 of 44, totaling 434 entries
Copyright © 2008-2012 MainStreet Newspapers, Inc.