Items from past issues of The Clarke County Democrat 20 Years Ago March 2003 The old Pruitt’s Restaurant building in Grove Hill was considered for a new senior citizen nutrition center and activity center. Mayor Willie Welch said he had been negotiating with First United Security Bank, owners of the property. At the time, senior citizen meals were served in the basement of the courthouse but the space was cramped. Norman and French Downey received an Alabama Treasure Forest Award during the group’s Clarke County meeting. They were recognized for good stewardship in managing their land for timber, wildlife and...

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