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A pain relieving procedure
Jack Middlebrook had a splitting headache for more than 11 years.

January 21, 2012 1 Photo
Bob Bowman’s East Texas
Today, an automobile road trip across East Texas is a delight for many families, largely because roads are well-paved, signs mark the towns and distances, and there are ample gas stations and eating places.

January 21, 2012
In ‘Smokin’ Seventeen,’ its over-the-top characters
If you’ve read best-selling author Evanovich, you’re probably already acquainted with her character, Stephanie Plum. Our current climate ofwomen’s lib has created career opportunities for women that previously did not exist. Ergo, Stephanie is a bail bonds enforcer.

January 21, 2012
Talented singers shine in ‘Joyful Noise’
A Jacksonville resident has been reviewing movies for friends for several years and has offered to share his thoughts with Daily Progress readers. His reviews come in personal letters to his nicknamed friend, Spud Nut. Our reviewer is Tater Tot, so consequently, the movies get ratings based on potatoes.

January 21, 2012
Babe Ruth in East Texas
Imagine, if you can, baseball slugger Babe Ruth walking around a field and shoveling cow manure.

January 15, 2012
The Book Shelf: Tina Fey’s ‘Bossypants’ has few taboos, but enjoyable
You will sometimes see a block-buster movie that has the starís name above the title on the marquee. We are introduced to the concept in literary form in this abbreviated autobiography of Tina Fey. Iím not the title. Probably a good idea, as one would have to be intimately acquainted with Ms. Fey to know her nickname is “Bossypants.”

January 15, 2012
Movie review: ‘We Bought a Zoo’: Cute kids and animals
We Bought a Zoo (rated PG, 124 minutes) is based on a real event, except it occurred in England rather than Southern California.

January 15, 2012
Two Jacksonville firefighters are heroes to an elderly woman
Mildred Roberts, 86, of Jacksonville was sitting in her bed Monday Dec. 5, when she heard sirens and the beeping of a smoke detector. Before she could put two and two together, she said firefighters came into her room, filling it with smoke.

January 14, 2012 1 Photo
Jacksonville chamber puts country star McCoy on wall of honor
Neil McCoy became the third Jacksonville native to be added to the chamber of commerce's wall of honor on Monday.

January 9, 2012 1 Photo
UM Army in Jacksonville
The Texas Conference of the United Methodist Action Reach-out Mission by Youth was in Jacksonville for its Christmas camp, which began the day after Christmas and ended Friday, building and fixing homes for people in need.

January 2, 2012 1 Photo
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