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BY BRIAN JONES Staff Writer brian.jones@packet-media.com The Clay County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to vacate Wendy Fuller’s post as election commissioner with District 1 Supervisor Lynn Horton and District...
Clay Supes Vacate Election Commissioner’s Office on 3-2 Vote — Fuller loses post after missing mandatory training, but she can run again in November

BY BRIAN JONES Staff Writer brian.jones@packet-media.com The Clay County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to vacate Wendy Fuller’s post as election commissioner with District 1 Supervisor Lynn Horton and District…

BY SARAH WILSON Contributing Reporter to  The Columbus Packet Many runners struggle when trying to improve their speed and endurance, and some say that a lack of motivation plays a...
The Running Dead — CAFB Holds Zombie 5K Run

BY SARAH WILSON Contributing Reporter to  The Columbus Packet Many runners struggle when trying to improve their speed and endurance, and some say that a lack of motivation plays a…

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced Friday that its sales and earnings declined in the first quarter of the present fiscal year (January to March). Net sales were down 5.6%...
The Curb Exchange – 1036 – Yokohama First Quarter Sales, Earnings Down

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced Friday that its sales and earnings declined in the first quarter of the present fiscal year (January to March). Net sales were down 5.6%…

BY RON WILLIAMS With the latest scandal-ridden goings-on involving the Obama Administration, it makes one wonder if we’ll ever have another scandal-free administration in our future! Doubtful! But then again,...
OPINION — Are There Any Scandal-Free Administrations Left Out There?

BY RON WILLIAMS With the latest scandal-ridden goings-on involving the Obama Administration, it makes one wonder if we’ll ever have another scandal-free administration in our future! Doubtful! But then again,…

BY BRIAN JONES Staff Writer brian.jones@packet-media.com “In the first place God made idiots.  This was for practice.  Then He made school boards.” – Mark Twain Oh, if only Mr. Twain...
OPINION Rants, Raves and Circumstance — Lowndes Schools Buckle on Uniform Policy After One Month

BY BRIAN JONES Staff Writer brian.jones@packet-media.com “In the first place God made idiots.  This was for practice.  Then He made school boards.” – Mark Twain Oh, if only Mr. Twain…

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  • BY BRIAN JONES Staff Writer brian.jones@packet-media.com The Clay County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to vacate Wendy Fuller’s post as election commissioner with District 1 Supervisor Lynn Horton and District...0May 20, 2013

    Clay Supes Vacate Election Commissioner’s Office on 3-2 Vote — Fuller loses post after missing mandatory training, but she can run again in November

    BY BRIAN JONES Staff Writer brian.jones@packet-media.com The Clay County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to vacate Wendy Fuller’s post as election commissioner with District 1 Supervisor Lynn Horton and District…

  • BY SARAH WILSON Contributing Reporter to  The Columbus Packet Many runners struggle when trying to improve their speed and endurance, and some say that a lack of motivation plays a...0May 19, 2013

    The Running Dead — CAFB Holds Zombie 5K Run

    BY SARAH WILSON Contributing Reporter to  The Columbus Packet Many runners struggle when trying to improve their speed and endurance, and some say that a lack of motivation plays a…

  • The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced Friday that its sales and earnings declined in the first quarter of the present fiscal year (January to March). Net sales were down 5.6%...0May 19, 2013

    The Curb Exchange – 1036 – Yokohama First Quarter Sales, Earnings Down

    The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced Friday that its sales and earnings declined in the first quarter of the present fiscal year (January to March). Net sales were down 5.6%…

  • BY RON WILLIAMS With the latest scandal-ridden goings-on involving the Obama Administration, it makes one wonder if we’ll ever have another scandal-free administration in our future! Doubtful! But then again,...4May 19, 2013

    OPINION — Are There Any Scandal-Free Administrations Left Out There?

    BY RON WILLIAMS With the latest scandal-ridden goings-on involving the Obama Administration, it makes one wonder if we’ll ever have another scandal-free administration in our future! Doubtful! But then again,…

  • BY BRIAN JONES Staff Writer brian.jones@packet-media.com “In the first place God made idiots.  This was for practice.  Then He made school boards.” – Mark Twain Oh, if only Mr. Twain...1May 18, 2013

    OPINION Rants, Raves and Circumstance — Lowndes Schools Buckle on Uniform Policy After One Month

    BY BRIAN JONES Staff Writer brian.jones@packet-media.com “In the first place God made idiots.  This was for practice.  Then He made school boards.” – Mark Twain Oh, if only Mr. Twain…

  • BY HOPE HARRINGTON OAKES Staff Writer hopeoakes@bellsouth.net When graduating from Lee High School as a member of the Class of 1969, Bob Williford never dreamed that he would come back...0May 18, 2013

    Williford Retires After Four Decades As An Educator

    BY HOPE HARRINGTON OAKES Staff Writer hopeoakes@bellsouth.net When graduating from Lee High School as a member of the Class of 1969, Bob Williford never dreamed that he would come back…

Accidents
  • BY THE COLUMBUS PACKET columbuspacket@cabelone.net Twitter @packet_news An elderly Millport, Ala. woman spent Tuesday night in a Columbus hospital after her husband accidentally backed into her — and the entrance...

    Bustin’ Down the Doors

    Posted on May 17, 2013 | No Comments
    BY THE COLUMBUS PACKET columbuspacket@cabelone.net Twitter @packet_news An elderly Millport, Ala. woman spent Tuesday night in a Columbus hospital after her husband accidentally backed into her — and the entrance...

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  • Story and photos by colin krieger A Tennessee man who had a few too many adult beverages miraculously walked away with just a scratch after he launched his car off...

    “Hey! We found your door, Bud!”

    Posted on May 11, 2013 | No Comments
    Story and photos by colin krieger A Tennessee man who had a few too many adult beverages miraculously walked away with just a scratch after he launched his car off...

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  • by Michael Fischer 14th Flying Training Wing Safety Office For the past four years, Columbus Air Force Base has promoted a “See Me… Save Me” driver awareness campaign. “See Me”...

    “See Me, Save Me”

    Posted on May 10, 2013 | No Comments
    by Michael Fischer 14th Flying Training Wing Safety Office For the past four years, Columbus Air Force Base has promoted a “See Me… Save Me” driver awareness campaign. “See Me”...

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Arrests - Crime
  • BY THE COLUMBUS PACKET columbuspacket@cableone.net Twitter @packet_news A Lowndes county couple went to the hospital and then to jail after attacking deputies who responded to call at their home Saturday...

    Deputies Attacked During Family Fight

    Posted on May 18, 2013 | No Comments
    BY THE COLUMBUS PACKET columbuspacket@cableone.net Twitter @packet_news A Lowndes county couple went to the hospital and then to jail after attacking deputies who responded to call at their home Saturday...

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  • Story and photos by colin krieger A Tennessee man who had a few too many adult beverages miraculously walked away with just a scratch after he launched his car off...

    “Hey! We found your door, Bud!”

    Posted on May 11, 2013 | No Comments
    Story and photos by colin krieger A Tennessee man who had a few too many adult beverages miraculously walked away with just a scratch after he launched his car off...

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  • A Packet AllStar found himself on the wrong end of a beat down Wednesday morning after allegedly burglarizing a home on Carolyn Drive in New Hope. Jimmie White Jr., who...

    Packet Allstar Subdued by Property Owner

    Posted on May 10, 2013 | 10 Comments
    A Packet AllStar found himself on the wrong end of a beat down Wednesday morning after allegedly burglarizing a home on Carolyn Drive in New Hope. Jimmie White Jr., who...

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