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Entries from November 2012

Local animal rescue works to find homes for homeless pets, both here and in the north

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Wednesday, November 21. 2012

The local animal shelter is not the only organization in Madison County working to find homes for homeless pets. Colbert Pet Rescue is a non-profit pet rescue organization located at the Colbert Animal Hospital on Hwy. 72 in Colbert. The rescue was established eight years ago by veterinarian Dr. Gloria Andrews to provide care for abandoned, ... [Full Story »]

Hayes signs with Columbus State

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Tuesday, November 20. 2012

Commerce High School senior Robert Hayes signed a letter of intent last week to attend and play baseball at Columbus State University. Hayes, who has had a strong pair of seasons with the Tigers, says he is thrilled about the opportunity to play for the Cougars. “I’m really excited to be a Cougar next year,” said Hayes. “I had a lot of ... [Full Story »]

Haynes continues standout season at Lenoir-Rhyne

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Tuesday, November 20. 2012

Former Commerce High School quarterback Reuben Haynes is making history at Lenoir-Rhyne College. Saturday, The fifth-year senior quarterback led the Bears to their first post-season victory in 50 years. Haynes helped Lenoir-Rhyne defeat Fort Valley State 21-6 in the first round of the NCAA Division II playoffs. The victory is the eighth ... [Full Story »]

Chamber president interviews to be complete by Dec. 1

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BraseltonNewsTODAY

Tuesday, November 20. 2012

The committee tasked with finding a new president of the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce expects to complete the interviewing process by Dec. 1. Reporting to the chamber’s board of directors last Friday, search committee member Kathy Wilbanks reported that the committee had “a fairly good number of resumes” that each member ... [Full Story »]

Identity theft among incidents reported to Braselton police

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BraseltonNewsTODAY

Tuesday, November 20. 2012

A case of identity theft was reported to the Braselton Police Department last week. A Northern Oak Drive woman said someone took money out of her checking account. Other incidents reported during the past week include: •cell phone taken from a car parked at a Spout Springs Road business. •purse taken from a car at a Hwy. 53 location. The ... [Full Story »]

Leopards look ahead to basketball season

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Tuesday, November 20. 2012

The Banks County High School Leopard basketball teams are ready to roar down the courts in the new season competing in 7-AAA. The new region assignment will bring new challenges for the teams and some stiff competition to the Leopard den. "Our region will be very tough this year for the Lady Leopards,” head coach Kerry King said. “Buford, ... [Full Story »]

Thanksgiving-week football: Jefferson faces Westminster with a trip to the quarterfinals on the line

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Tuesday, November 20. 2012

JEFFERSON’s Thanksgiving vacation will include time away from school, certainly some turkey and — oh, yeah — a pretty big football game. The Dragons (10-1) take on Westminster (5-6) Friday at home at 7:30 p.m. in the second round of the state playoffs. “Yeah, it feels really good (to be playing this late in the year),” Jefferson ... [Full Story »]

Town of Homer plans annual Christmas celebration

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BanksNewsTODAY

Tuesday, November 20. 2012

The Town of Homer is making plans for its 13th annual Christmas Celebration to be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec .2, at the historic courthouse. Plans for the event were discussed at the November meeting of the Homer City Council. The annual event will include Christmas music performed by area church groups. The city is also coordinating a ... [Full Story »]

Basketball scores: EJCHS teams drop openers Mon.

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Tuesday, November 20. 2012

BOTH the East Jackson boys' and girls' basketball teams fell to White County on the road to start the season. •WHITE COUNTY 53, EAST JACKSON (GIRLS) 26: Kayla Thomas scored 12 points in a losing effort Monday in the Lady Eagles’ season opener as East Jackson fell at White County 53-26. Kelsey Palette and Hannah Jackson each added five ... [Full Story »]

Basketball: Dragons start slow out of the gate

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Tuesday, November 20. 2012

JEFFERSON had five players reach double figures Saturday, but Therrell was easily the dominant team in a 74-59 Dragon loss. Jefferson (0-1) trailed by as much as 29 points in the third quarter as the Dragons fell to the Panthers in the opening round of the Tabo’s Tip-off Classic. “They beat the crap out of us,” said Dragon coach Bolling ... [Full Story »]