Entries from January 2013

Police: Utility department complex, vehicles, buildings left unlocked

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, January 18. 2013
Two Commerce police officers who found the gates of the city utilities complex on Cedar Drive open early Saturday morning expressed dismay at finding unlocked vehicles parked with keys in the ignition and buildings housing tools, equipment and electronics unlocked. When they reported their findings to the on-call employee, the officer writing ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Raiders’ prospects hinge on handling full-court pressure

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, January 18. 2013
When it came to the full-court press, the Lady Raider varsity basketball team saw “the best of times and the worst of times” this past weekend. Madison County visited Walnut Grove Friday night, easily handling the opponents’ full-court pressure, while forcing numerous Lady Warrior turnovers en route to an easy win. But the Lady Raiders ... [Full Story »] 

‘Ovid’ Pierce (1-17-13)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, January 18. 2013
MONROE – Kitty “Ovid” Pierce, 88, died Thursday, January 17, 2013. She was the daughter of the late John A. and Elise Goode Campbell. She was a member of Carl Baptist Church and was a retired Activity Director of Russell Nursing Home. Mrs. Pierce was preceded in death her husband, James R. Pierce. Survivors include sons, Richard (Margie) ... [Full Story »] 

‘Kitty’ Pierce (1-17-13)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, January 18. 2013
MONROE – Ovid "Kitty" Pierce, 88, died Thursday, January 17, 2013. She was the daughter of the late John A. and Elise Goode Campbell. She was a member of Carl Baptist Church and was a retired Activity Director of Russell Nursing Home. Mrs. Pierce was preceded in death her husband, James R. Pierce. Survivors include sons, Richard (Margie) ... [Full Story »] 

Bobby Mullins Sr. (1-17-13)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, January 18. 2013
LULA - Bobby Eugene Mullins Sr., 73, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2013. He was born on July 24, 1939, in Pike County, Ky., the son of the late George M. and Icey (Greer) Mullins. Bobby was preceded in death by three grandchildren; one brother; and one sister. In addition to his beloved wife of 50 years, Mary Holifield Mullins, survivors ... [Full Story »] 

Statham keeps spending, spending, spending

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Friday, January 18. 2013
The City of Statham is in financial trouble. For the fourth year in a row, the town’s General Fund was in the red last year, according to the recently released audit for FY2012. How bad is it? Consider that if the town hadn’t done an internal transfer of $63,000 from its waste fund, Statham’s General Fund would have had almost no reserves ... [Full Story »] 

Hull man faces family violence charges

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, January 18. 2013
A Hull man was arrested recently after he allegedly head-butted his wife and threatened her in the presence of their two children. Andrew J. Beard, 22, 269 Tommy James Road, was charged with simple battery FVA and disorderly conduct. According to the incident report, officer Bradley Free went to the residence where he met with Beard’s wife, ... [Full Story »] 

BOC to meet on election board proposal Jan. 25

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Thursday, January 17. 2013
Madison County commissioners will discuss a resolution to create a board of elections, Friday, Jan. 25. That meeting is set for 9 a.m. in the county government complex in Danielsville and includes several other agenda items. The latest form of the election board resolution includes a change to how the local head of elections will be appointed, ... [Full Story »] 

BRIDGES: Falcons look own history in face

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, January 17. 2013
With only one Super Bowl appearance in the Atlanta Falcons’ long history, fans are rightfully cautious about the team’s chances to make it to the biggest stage in sports in a couple more weeks. Atlanta finished the regular season 13-3. That record is about right because despite losing one game it shouldn’t have (against the Saints), the ... [Full Story »] 

Wildcats avenge loss to Gladiators

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, January 17. 2013
The stretch run of the 2012-2013 season is shaping up to be something special for the Apalachee High School Wildcats. Coach Kevin Morris saw his team defeat Clarke Central 66-63 on the road Tuesday night to improve to 7-3 in Region 8-AAAAA and 13-3 overall. The win avenged a 17-point loss AHS suffered to Clarke Central back on Nov. 30. Cameron ... [Full Story »] 
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