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AOD Credit Union holds 60th annual meeting
The 60th annual meeting of AOD Credit Union was held last month at Berman-Varner house, formerly known as Community Activity Center Building 47.
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Jacksonville encouraged to complete 2010 census
On March 17, the U.S. Census Bureau will distribute the 2010 Census to more than 130 million addresses across the nation. Mandated by the U.S. Constitution and conducted every 10 years, the census counts every man, woman and child. Mailing back the census form is the easiest way to participate in the 2010 Census, and every household should complete and mail back the form upon receipt.
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Jacksonville turns over a new leaf
Last year, Jacksonville was awarded an Urban and Community Forestry Financial Assistance Grant though the Alabama Forestry Commission. After months of planning and preparation, the Tree Commission of Jacksonville brought to the City Council a plan to put that money into action.
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New faces, services for Ladiga Manor
When Ladiga Manor opened its doors last year, its mission was to help meet the needs of seniors by offering top-notch services and amenities all in a beautiful facility. Now, the facility is continuing to improve with new staff and services.
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Rain or shine
by David Jennings
News staff writer
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You see him every day, and you do not know his name. You know, that man that runs – rain or shine, cold or hot – up and down Alabama Highway 21 His name is Frank Bowie and he slowed down for a bit to let us get to know him a little better. Bowie said that he started running as a child.
Hammett expected to replace Mackey
by David Jennings
News staff writer
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Jacksonville Board of Education’s Ray Hammett has been selected to replace Dr. Eric Mackey as the city’s superintendent. The Board of Education will vote to make the decision final Wednesday at 5 p.m. at a special meeting.
Police report
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Arrest and incident reports for March 2-7, 2009
Mackey to leave Jax schools
by News staff
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Jacksonville schools Superintendent Eric Mackey is leaving his post at the end of the school year to take a job with School Superintendents of Alabama, a group representing top school administrators.
Mackey addresses Exchange Club on new programs, funding
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Members of Jacksonville’s Exchange Club got to hear a report on the current state of our schools at its last meeting. Jacksonville City Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey was the guest speaker and gave the Exchangites a look of what is going on at the schools as well as potential problems if funding issues are not addressed.
Healing for Haiti
by David Jennings
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When Ron Turner was sent to Haiti, he took something back with him: a new outlook on life.
Jacksonville celebrates Black History
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Last weekend, Jacksonville held its annual Black History Program at the Community Center. This year, the program spotlighted the youth in Jacksonville.

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