LETTER: Offers thank you to Jordan, Thomas

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, July 9. 2008
Dear Editor: A few months ago I wrote a letter regarding statements made by several of our county commissioners that I felt were inappropriate during a BOC meeting. I stated that an apology to those offended by the remarks would seem to be the right thing to do. As of this date, I know of only one of our commissioners to issue an apology for ... [Full Story »] 

AGENDA: BOC to meet Monday

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MadisonJournalTODAY
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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MadisonJournalTODAY
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

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
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: Thanks sheriff for kindness, patience

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
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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MadisonJournalTODAY
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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MadisonJournalTODAY
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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MadisonJournalTODAY
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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MadisonJournalTODAY
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 »] 

COLUMN: Rundown on key local political races

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, July 9. 2008
Here’s the skinny on some three county-wide races in next week’s Primary Elections: District Attorney This is an odd race with three candidates, each with his (or her) own political strengths and weaknesses. Donna Sikes has campaigned the hardest and aggressively attacked her two opponents for their having worked under former DA Tim Madison ... [Full Story »] 
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