Items from past issues of The Clarke County Democrat 33 Years Ago March 1990 The Clarke County Board of Education axed the summer school program, calling it a waste of money and time. “Some of you have asked me point blank if anyone ever fails summer school and the answer is no,” said Superintendent Melvin Joiner. “The students know this, thinking if they don’t make the grade during the year they can pass in summer school. We’re going to end this.” George McIntyre III of Coffeeville,was elected “Mr. LU” at Livingston University (now the University of West Alabama). The award...

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