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Sewer system installed at new middle school

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Wednesday, July 9. 2008

The new Madison County Middle School is hooked into the Comer sewerage system, which one of the very final details left lingering in the $20 million MCMS project. “Probably the most tedious thing has been getting that sewer in,” McGhee said. “But it is in and it’s ready to go. We’re happy that the city of Comer could work with us on ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Answer to letter about chairman’s reduced power

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Wednesday, July 9. 2008

Dear Editor: It is not common practice or my nature to answer opinions in the newspaper. I respect everyone’s right and freedom to voice their view as long as it is the truth. Mr. Bruce Pilon in the July 3, 2008, Madison County Journal questioned the Madison County Board of Commissioners’ decision to take away some of the chairman’s ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Offers thank you to Jordan, Thomas

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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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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 »]

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