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Headlines for Oct. 22, 2009 | click on headlines for full story

Smoked, Baked or Deep-Fried? - By Blenda Copeland and Skip Hansberger
Everyone’s got a different tradition when it comes to how his or her family gets together to celebrate Thanksgiving Day. “The family comes together,” Rev. Kendra Jacobs, of Phenix City, said of her tradition.
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City agrees to de-annex, swap land - by Skip Hansberger
It’s not often that someone wants to de-annex from a city, but that’s exactly what is happening right now in Phenix City – but not without good reason.
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RCEM receives grant - By Blenda Copeland
A regional-use platoon boat, two hazardous materials detectors, a new computer at the county’s Emergency Operation Center and other things like a tent, masks, and other emergency management materials are things that roughly $39,500 of grant money may buy for Russell County.
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Act of vandalism leads to charges of criminal mischief against White - By Mark Clark
An incident of vandalism has resulted in charges being issued against Rico White, the athletic director and head football coach at Russell County High. A Russell County Grand Jury voted to charge White with criminal mischief third-degree after hearing evidence collected by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office.  More of the story!