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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014 Vol. 91 No. 219 Green Circle BioEnergy may change hands One dead FLORIDAN FILE PHOTO Sale of Cottondale plant is A tent shelters visitors touring pending federal approval the Green in SR 71 Circle Bio BY DEBORAH BUCKHALTER Energy plant dbuckhalter@jcfloridan.com following the Swedish-owned Green Circle BioEnergy June 2008 crash grand opening in Cottondale will changes hands BY DEBORAH BUCKHALTER soon, pending approval of the deal in a ceremony. dbuckhalter@jcfloridan.com mandatory test for conformity with anti- trust laws. A resident of DeFuniak Springs Green Circle CEO Morten Neraas was killed and a teen from Bloun- confirmed the planned sale Monday, stown was seriously injured Sun- and said the change is not expected to day in a Jackson County traffic affect employees or product suppliers crash. negatively. According to the Florida High- American-owned Enviva Partners is way Patrol, Alex C. Brack, 21, was driving a Ford F-150 truck south See BIOENERGY, Page 13A on State Road 71 around 9:45 p.m. when the vehicle left the roadway near where SR 71 meets County Road 264. The truck traveled into the shoulder, collided with a cul- vert and became airborne. It struck a utility guy wire support pole, then hit the ground and started over- turning. Brack was ejected during Sunday Afternoon the series of crash events. The truck came to rest facing north, just west of the SR 71/CR 264 meeting point. Brack was pro- nounced dead at the scene by Jack- son County Fire Rescue personnel. Passenger Cierra L. Brown, 18, with the Arts was listed as having suffered seri- ous injuries. She was taken to Jack- featured throughout the venue. son Hospital for treatment. Event draws Magician Vernon Linton worked the crowd, performing tricks as he mingled. steady crowd Guest writer Bob Korengay Teen dies held court at a center table, as BY DEBORAH BUCKHALTER did guest artist Beth Appleton, a dbuckhalter@jcfloridan paper-assemblage specialist. in Calhoun unday Afternoon with the Inside, the official pianist fi lled Arts at Chipola College the hall with sound, and yielded Sdrew a steady crowd last her bench for a time to a couple weekend as patrons came to see of young musicians who played Co. crash the work created on canvas, in a duet or two for the crowd. BY DEBORAH BUCKHALTER glass, in print, and with fabric, Outside, dulcimer master Jan dbuckhalter@jcfloridan.com clay, metal, paper or sound. Cummings played and gave Young artists from Marianna some budding musicians a few A teenager from Lynn Haven was and Graceville high schools tips on how to play the stringed killed in a Calhoun County traffic were well represented, with instrument. A couple of young musicians played a guest duet crash early Monday morning. several pieces submitted by And potter Dawn Prietz shared According to Florida Highway Pa- artists at each of the school. And the outside space with Cum- trol, 18-year-old Gabrielle K. Aviles a young writer from Graceville mings and canvas artist Jesse was killed when the Toyota Prius High, Dallas Segers, shared table Blanchette. she was driving collided head-on space with local adult authors Organizers were celebrat- with a 1991 Mack E300 truck. Margena Myrick and M.C. ing the 10th anniversary of the Aviles was southbound on State Bechum. event, founded by the Chipola Road 71 and the Mack truck was Work from adult artists in Regional Arts Association and northbound on SR 71 when the Jackson County and several now managed by The Artists vehicles crashed at its intersection surrounding communities were Guild of Northwest Florida. with State Road 73, near the cen- terline. On impact, the car spun counterclockwise and came to rest in the northbound lane fac- ing east. The truck entered the east ditch and came to rest facing east. The truck was driven by 44-year- old Brian L. Nettles of Panama City. He received no injuries, according Outdoors author Bob Kornegay settles in for a chat with visitors to FHP. at his booth. The agency reports that an inves- tigation into the crash is ongoing. Probationer facing fresh charges BY ANGIE COOK acook@jcfloridan.com
A Jackson County man picked up for a probation vio- lation was found with drugs and will now face additional charges, according Hayes to the Marianna Po- lice Department. On Carters Mill Road, just be- DEBORAH BUCKHALTER/FLORIDAN PHOTOS fore 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, Potter Dawn Prietz (above) fashions a bowl from clay during Sunday MPD officers made contact with Afternoon with the Arts, while magician Vernon Linton (right) entertains the crowd. See HAYES, Page 13A
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Community Calendar TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 international communities. Light refreshments will Banquet — 6 p.m. at the Jackson County Agricul- » St. Anne Thrift Store — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. St. be served. Public invited. Free event. Call Ann at ture Complex on Penn Avenue, in Marianna. Guest Publisher — Valeria Roberts Anne’s Catholic Church, 3009 Fifth St., Marianna. 482-9124. speaker: Attorney Mutaqee Akbar. Call Rev. Mizer, vroberts@jcfloridan.com Welcome donations: household items, clothing and » St. Anne Thrift Store — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. St. 407-385-9235. jewelry. Proceeds go to help less fortunate in the Anne’s Catholic Church, 3009 Fifth St., Marianna. » Chess Club — 6-8 p.m. First United Methodist Circulation Manager — Dena Oberski community. Call 482-3734. Call 482-3734 Church on Clinton St. in Marianna. Sponsored by doberski@jcfloridan.com » Beginner/players Pinochle — 10 a.m. at McCor- » Waterline Extension Project Groundbreak- Marianna Optimist Club for students for students mick Lake Clubhouse. Everyone welcome to come ing Ceremony — 10:30 a.m. at 1342 Highway 69 8-18 years of age in Jackson County. All students CONTACT US and play. Call 272-6611. (intersection of Highway 69 and Chips Drive), Grand and their parents are welcome. Players of all skill Ridge. The Town of Grand Ridge, United States levels including beginners are welcome. Call 693- Telephone: 850-526-3614 » Optimist Club of Jackson County Meeting Department of Agriculture and Northwest Florida 0473. FAX: 850-482-4478 — Noon at Jim’s Buffet & Grill, 4329 Lafayette St., Water Management District will commemorate the » Celebrate Recovery — 7 p.m. at Evangel Worship Email: editorial@jcfloridan.com Marianna. start of a work project to provide water services Center, 2645 Pebble Hill Road in Marianna. Adult Street Address: » Sewing Circle — 12:30 p.m. at Jackson County to businesses and residents at the Interstate 10 and teen meetings to “overcome hurts, habits and 4403 Constitution Lane Senior Citizens, 2931 Optimist Drive in Marianna. interchange. Light refreshments will follow at the hang-ups.” Dinner: 6 p.m. Child care available. Call Marianna, FL 32448 Call 482-5028. Grand Ridge Community Center, 6910 Hall St., 209-7856 or 573-1131. Office Hours: » Marianna City Workshop — 4 p.m. Old Jackson Grand Ridge. Public welcome. R.S.V.P. to 592-4621 » Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting — 8-9 Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. County Health Department, Marianna. or [email protected]. p.m. in the AA room of First United Methodist » Pilot Club of Marianna Annual Spaghetti » Free Caregiver Support Group — 10:30 a.m. to Church, 2901 Caledonia St. in Marianna. MISS YOUR PAPER? Dinner — 5-7 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in noon at First Presbyterian Church, Marianna in the You should receive your newspaper no later Marianna. Tickets: $6, dine in or carry out.A portion social hall. All caregivers welcome. Support group SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 empowers caregivers with knowledge and informa- than 6 a.m. If it does not arrive, call Circula- of the proceeds benefit Special Olympics in Jackson » Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting — 8 a.m. tion through fellowship and sharing likeminded County. Get tickets from Pilot Club members by in the AA room of First United Methodist Church, tion between 6 a.m. and noon, Tuesday to individuals who are caring for loved ones. Call Recie calling 209-8071 or 272-2706. 2901 Caledonia St. in Marianna. Friday, and 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sunday. The Culpepper 566-2553. » Jackson County Quilters Guild Meeting » Alford Community Health Clinic Hours — 10 Jackson County Floridan (USPS 271-840) » Chipola Civic Club Meeting — Noon at The Oaks — 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Jackson County Extension Ser- a.m. until last patient is seen, at 1770 Carolina St. in is published Tuesday through Friday and Restaurant, U.S. 90 in Marianna. The CCC’s focus vice, Penn Ave., Marianna. Business meetings are Alford. The free clinic for income-eligible patients Sunday mornings. Periodical postage paid is the local community, “Community, Children & fourth Tuesday; other Tuesdays are for projects, les- without medical insurance treats short-term at Marianna, FL. Character.” Call 526-3142. sons and help. All quilters welcome. Call 573-5434. illnesses and chronic conditions. Appointments » Marianna Kiwanis Club Meeting — Noon at SUBSCRIPTION RATES » Marianna City Commission Meeting — 6 available (call 263-7106 or 209-5501); walk-ins p.m. in City Hall, 2898 Green St., Marianna. Public Jim’s Buffet & Grill, 4329 Lafayette St., Marianna. welcome. Sign in before 11 a.m. Call 482-2290. Home delivery: $11.78 per month; $34.51 welcome. Call 718-1001. » Circle of Sister Friends Women’s Outdoor and for three months; $65.40 for six months; » Alcoholics Anonymous Closed Meeting — 8-9 » Jackson County Habitat for Humanity, Inc Adventure Club Open House — 10 a.m. to noon, and $130.16 for one year. All prices include p.m. in the AA room of First United Methodist House Dedication, of Rehab #2 — 5:30 p.m. 3117 McCormick Lake Pavilion. This is a new, outdoor applicable state and local taxes. Mail Church, 2901 Caledonia St. in Marianna. Closed Gilmore St., Marianna for Sharissa Harvey and fam- and adventure club for women 18 years old or older. ily. Everyone invited. subscriptions must be paid in advance. Mail discussion with 12 and 12 study. Everyone with a It is a private member’s only club. Yearly dues are $50. Come and bring a friend if you enjoy hiking, subscriptions are: $46.12 for three months; desire to stop drinking is welcome. » MHS College & Career Night — 6 p.m. in the Mari- anna High School Library. Open to all MHS students. camping, socials and travel. Call Katie 573-3510 or $92.24 for six months; and $184.47 for one email [email protected] year. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 » VFW & Ladies Auxiliary Meeting — 6 p.m. at » Veterans’ Day Concert — 5-8 p.m. EST at Florida » Line Dance Classes — 10 a.m. Jackson County 2830 Wynn St., Marianna. Covered-dish supper fol- lowed by a 7 p.m. business meeting. Call 209-1797. State Hospital Chapel, Chattahoochee. Singing: The All subscriptions to the Jackson County Senior Citizens, 2931 Optimist Dr. Marianna taught » Alcoholics Anonymous — Closed discussion, Maharry’s, Southern Melody Gospel Quartet, Roger Floridan include delivery on Thanksgiving by Lilia Durand. 8-9 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 2901 Cale- Stephens, Daniel Alford, Dana Montenieri, Mathew » Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida Day for which there is a premium charge. donia St., Marianna, in the AA room. Attendance Stephens. Vernon Linton, magician and master of Inc. Board of Directors Meeting — 11 a.m. limited to people with a desire to stop drinking; Ceremonies. Free admission. CDs, refreshments for at CareerSource Gulf Coast, 625 Highway 231, ADVERTISING papers will not be signed. sale. Proceeds benefit veteran charities and Florida Panama City. Call in: 888-670-3525 (guest code: State Hospital residents. The advertiser agrees that the publisher 8771125425#). » Old Timer’s Basketball Game — 6 p.m. Grand shall not be liable for damages arising FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 » Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting — Noon Ridge School in the Barn. $2 admission fee. Cake out of errors and advertisements beyond to 1 p.m. in the AA room of First United Methodist » Veteran’s Day Program — 8:15 a.m. Riverside auction, concessions with popcorn and cokes. the amount paid for the space actually Church, 2901 Caledonia St. in Marianna. School in the multi-purpose room. Public invited. occupied by that portion of the advertise- » MHS “Salute to Veterans” — 9 a.m. in the SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 ments in which the error occurred, whether THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Marianna High School auditorium. The public is » Kittrell Family Reunion — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. such error is due to the negligence of the welcome to this program honoring veterans. » International Chat n’ Sip — 8:30-10 a.m. at Alford Community Center, Alford. Come and bring a publisher’s employees or otherwise, and the Marianna branch of the Jackson County Public » Hooks and Needles — 10 a.m. at the Jackson well-filled basket. Call (210) 478-2918 or 832-6552. there shall be not liability for non-inser- Library. Staff of the library Learning Center and County Public Library, Marianna branch. New and » 2nd Annual Appreciation Program for Surviv- tion of any advertisement beyond the their international English learners invite you to join experienced handcrafters welcome to create, share, ing and Fallen Veteran Heroes — 3 p.m. McChapel amount paid for such advertisement. This them in a relaxed environment for the exchange of learn or teach favorite projects. Call 482-9631. African Methodist Episcopal Church, Marianna. All newspaper will not knowingly accept or language, culture, and ideas among our local and » 36th Annual NAACP Freedom Fund Awards are welcome. publish illegal material of any kind. Advertis- The submission deadline for this calendar is two days before publication. Submit to: Community Calendar, Jackson County Floridan, P. O. Box 520, Marianna, FL 32447, ing which expresses preference based on email editorial@jcfloridan.com, fax 850-482-4478 or bring items to 4403 Constitution Lane in Marianna. legally protected personal characteristics is not acceptable. Police Roundup HOW TO GETYOUR MARIANNA POLICE report: Two accidents with to assist a motorist/pedestrian, Graceville, fl eeing and attempt- NEWS PUBLISHED DEPARTMENT injury, two accidents without two public service calls, three ing to elude, reckless driving, The Jackson County Floridan will publish injury, one dead welfare checks, one transport driving while license suspended news of general interest free of charge. The Marianna Police Depart- person, two and one patrol request. or revoked (knowingly), hold for Submit your news or Community Calendar ment reported the following hospice deaths, Washington County. events via e-mail, fax, mail, or hand delivery. incidents for Nov. 2, the latest one missing JACKSON COUNTY » James Williams, 27, 1938 available report: One registra- Fees may apply for wedding, engagement, juvenile, one CORRECTIONAL FACILITY Wagon Lane, Marianna, battery, anniversary and birth announcements. tion check, 13 vehicle stops, abandoned criminal mischief (more than Forms are available at the Floridan offi ces. two abandoned vehicles, one vehicle, two reckless driv- The following persons were $1,000). suspicious vehicle, one sus- Photographs must be of good quality and ers, two suspicious incidents, booked into the county jail dur- » Arthur Smith, 36, 4229 Vil- picious person, one special suitable for print. The Floridan reserves the four suspicious persons, one ing the latest reporting periods: lage Court, Marianna, driving detail, one funeral escort, three » right to edit all submissions. information call, one funeral Mary Simmons, 40, 4433 while license suspended or burglar alarms, one larceny call, escort, one highway obstruc- Dorthy Drive, Apt. 3, Marianna, revoked (felony). GETTING IT RIGHT one accident with no injury, tion, one burglary, two at- trespass after warning, neglect » Lakesha Foxx, 36, 2006 one illegally parked vehicle, one The Jackson County Floridan’s policy tempted burglaries, one physi- of child, felony retail theft, vio- Rosedale Terrace, Dothan, AL, noise disturbance, one call to is to correct mistakes promptly. To cal disturbance, three verbal lation of community control. violation of county probation. assist a motorist/pedestrian, report an error, please call 526-3614 disturbances, one woodland » Louise Rodriguez, 63, 3098 » Robert Gray, 65, 5362 15th one retail theft/shoplifting Monday-Friday. fi re, 16 medical calls, two traffic Penn Ave., Marianna, violation St., Malone, Driving Under the call, one call to assist another crashes, one medical transport, of conditional release. Infl uence. agency, one public service call, fi ve burglar alarms, one panic » Tobi Hinson, 43, 15492 SR » Shawnest Ivey, 33, 4176 Old one welfare check and 10 home alarm, one discharged fi rearm, 71, Blountstown, hold for Cal- Cottondale Road, Marianna, security checks. one fi re alarm, nine traffic houn County. burglary of an unoccupied stops, two larceny calls, one » Korinthid Hayes, 32, 4169 dwelling, petit theft, criminal JACKSON COUNTY criminal mischief, one call to Old Cottondale Road, Mari- mischief. SHERIFF’S OFFICE serve papers/ex parte, two civil anna, possession of marijuana disputes, two trespass reports, (less than 20 grams), possession Jail Population: 196 The Jackson County Sheriff’s one follow-up investigation, of drug paraphernalia, violation Office and county fi re/rescue two assault calls, one animal- of state probation. To report a crime, call CrimeStoppers at reported the following incidents related complaint, 12 prop- » Jared McQueen, 35, 5069 526-5000 or a local law for Nov. 2, the latest available erty/building checks, one call Damascus Church Road, enforcement agency. JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN ◆ www.jcfloridan.com LOCAL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014 ◆ 3A EMERALD COAST HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS CHIPOLA FOR VETERANS CIVIC CLUB HOLDS MEETING
SUBMITTED PHOTO SUBMITTED PHOTO he volunteers of Emerald Coast Hospice prepare crafts to give to the veterans at the ohn Hamilton, CPA, introduced David annual cookout that honors veterans. The cookout is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 7, from Carrel with Edward Jones Investments T11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the VA Clinic on U.S. 90 in Marianna. All veterans are welcome to Jat the recent meeting of the Chipola attend. The Marianna High School Jazz band will perform. Pictured are volunteers (from left) Civic Club. David spoke to the club about Bobbie Coon, Kathie Garrett, Ginny Forbes and Ella Mae Rybynzynske. If you are interested in the current economic outlook from an being a volunteer, call Margo Lamb, manager of volunteer services, at 526-3577. investment perspective.
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arsyn Smith enjoys learning about Jackson County history Kat the old train at Mere Park in Marianna. Karsyn is the 3-year-old daughter of Kayla and Tom Smith, and the granddaughter of Martha Beckword, David Coleman, Velma and the late Tommy Smith. She enjoys dancing, sing- ing, painting, swimming, playing with her baby dolls, spending time with her family, and just being on the “go go” (her words).
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The Associated Press appealed to the Supreme Court ter from Lake Lanier, a federal things along — a move opposed We are after the oyster industry nearly reservoir on the Chattahoochee by Georgia. GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The U.S. fi ghting for the collapsed, causing a federal di- River. Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal said Supreme Court will hear Flori- saster declaration. But in 2011 the 11th U.S. Cir- Monday while on the campaign da’s lawsuit seeking to limit the future of this region, “For 20 years, Florida has tried cuit Court of Appeals overturned trail that the Corps is already amount of water its neighbor to work with Georgia, and fami- that decision, and instead or- working on a solution for shar- Georgia can take from a shared and we won’t quit lies have continued to see their dered the U.S. Army Corps of ing the water. river system. fi sheries suffer from the lack of Engineers to fi gure out how to “The Corps must continue The court’s decision Monday until these resources water,” the governor said in a allocate the water. The Corps on the (river systems’) manual to hear the case was applauded are restored. press release. “We are fi ghting for operates dams that control wa- update and not get bogged by Florida officials, and marked the future of this region, and we ter fl ows in the river system. down by Florida’s litigation,” a new chapter in the decades- won’t quit until these resources The Corps has said it will take Deal said of the Supreme Court’s Florida Gov. Rick Scott long regional battle over rights to are restored.” years of study before a new plan decision. take water from the Apalachico- ing Atlanta at the expense of the The legal battle over the river can be devised — time Florida’s “The Corps’ lawyers have em- la, Chattahoochee and Flint river Apalachicola Bay oyster fi shery, system’s water, which is also oystermen said they do not phasized the need to proceed in system. which relies on fresh river wa- shared by Alabama, hit a crucial have as they watch their catch their fi lings to the court, and we Florida argues that Georgia is ter mixing with the salty sea to point in 2009, when a federal disappearing. will take every necessary step to guzzling more than its share of thrive. judge ruled that the city of At- So Florida decided to seek Su- ensure that the Corps is able to water to slake the thirst of grow- In 2013, Florida Gov. Rick Scott lanta had little right to take wa- preme Court review to speed do its job.” Dog fi ghting sentences range from 1-5 years Alabama governor The Associated Press candidates make MONTGOMERY — As a federal judge began hand- ing down sentences Mon- day for high-stakes dog fi nal campaign trips fi ghts in Alabama, three The Associated Press Wilcox County. He got a people received punish- boost Monday when Site ments ranging from one to MONTGOMERY — As Selection Magazine re- fi ve years in prison. the two candidates for leased its list of the top 10 Six other defendants Alabama governor made states for the best busi- from Georgia, Mississippi, last-minute campaign ness climates and ranked Texas and Alabama who swings to rally support Alabama ninth. But Bent- have pleaded guilty in the before Tuesday’s election, ley said that’s not the rea- case are scheduled for sen- their starkly different son he expects to be suc- tencing throughout this modes of transportation cessful Tuesday. week. refl ected their relative “I do believe the people U.S. District Judge Keith success in raising money. of Alabama trust me, and Watkins ordered a fi ve-year Republican Gov. Robert I do believe that most sentence for Michael Mar- Bentley crisscrossed the people actually like me. tin of Auburn. He pleaded state Monday in a leased And, I’m telling you, I love guilty to conspiracy and plane, hitting the state’s the people of the state,” THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE being a felon in possession Dogs sit at a home in Auburn on Aug. 23, 2013. A federal and state investigation into dog four largest cities. Demo- he said. of fi rearms. fi ghting and gambling has resulted in arrests from Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi and Texas. cratic challenger Parker Bentley, 71, said he was The judge imposed a Griffith of Huntsville a bit melancholy Monday three-year sentence on east Alabama. Prosecutors didn’t realize it was this the same standard for traveled by car to some because it was “most like- Irkis Forrest of Theodore, said Edwards lost $280,000 wrong.” someone who furnished Tennessee Valley cities to ly” the last day he would who pleaded guilty to con- to another dog fi ghter and The judge told him, “The one dog for fi ghts and meet with supporters. ever spend campaigning spiracy, and a sentence of had bets of $60,000 and word needs to be out that someone who furnished Plane trips by guberna- for himself. one year and one day on $70,000 on other fi ghts. this is a serious offense and 100 dogs for fi ghts. torial candidates are tra- “I’m not saying I enjoy William Antone Edwards Prosecutor Clark Morris you will do real time.” Investigators seized ditional for the day before campaigns. I do enjoy be- of Brantley, who pleaded said Edwards had that kind In giving Edwards the more than 400 pit bulls the election. But Griffith ing out with people,” he guilty to conspiracy. The of money because he was lightest of the three sen- from people arrested in said, “We are budget said. judge prohibited all three considered a top dog train- tences, the judge noted the four-year investigation. constrained.” Griffith, 72, said he nev- from possessing dogs for er and others paid him to that Edwards suffers from Some of the dogs were so Griffith reported raising er could catch Bentley in three years after they get train their dogs for fi ghts. a traumatic brain injury ill they died or had to be $668,562 in contributions. fundraising because he out of prison. Edwards told the judge from a 2011 car wreck. euthanized. Some have Bentley took in roughly entered the race in the The three sentenced that he had raised fi ght- While announcing the been adopted and others 10 times as much: $6.76 last hour for candidates Monday had pleaded ing dogs for many years sentences, the judge com- are being kept in shelters. million. to qualify. “Most of the guilty in April to partici- and never realized it was a plained that the federal Animal rights groups say For the fi nal day of money had been com- pating in high-stakes dog prison offense. sentencing guidelines for it was the second largest campaigning, Bentley mitted to my opponent,” fi ghts or providing dogs for “I knew what I was doing dog fi ghting are not ratio- seizure of pit bulls in U.S. abandoned his custom- he said. the fi ghts held primarily in was wrong,” he said. “I just nal because they provide history. ary attire — a dark suit He also said Bentley’s and conservative tie — in refusal to debate hurt favor of a sports coat and his ability to stress the State Briefs open-collar shirt. It re- elements of his platform fl ected his outlook about that set him apart from Pursuit from Mississippi was also sentenced to 20 years for Pike and 22-year-old Orrin Chappell the election. the incumbent. Griffith ends with crash in Alabama robbery and 14 months for receiv- escaped from the work center in “We are relaxed, and I do and Bentley, both physi- ing stolen property. The charges run central Alabama on Monday. believe things are going to cians, took different views MOBILE — Authorities say three concurrently. Authorities say Pike is serving a turn out fi ne,” he said. on expanding Medicaid, people accused of leading police on Authorities say Allen, 22-year-old two-year sentence on credit card On the campaign trail, with Bentley opposed a chase that ended in a fi ery crash Anthony Jackson and 19-year-old fraud charges and Chappell is serv- Bentley talked about re- and Griffith support- in Mobile have been taken into Alexis Blocker used a phone sex chat ing a 10-year sentence for posses- ducing the unemploy- ing it. Griffith advocated custody. line to lure Dantata and rob him in sion of a controlled substance. ment rate and bringing in creation of a state lot- Alabama State Troopers spokes- September of 2011. 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