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Master of put-downs will return in February
Good news for Jackie Mason fans, especially those who couldn't get tickets to his sold-out shows at the Palace Grand in January.

Dockery enters Senate with ease
When she ran for the state House in 1996, the contest was heated. She ran unopposed this time.

2 other officials knew about investigation
SPRING HILL -- Two more Spring Hill fire commissioners confirmed Friday that they knew about a rape investigation involving three of their firefighters.

Fire official defends inaction
Spring Hill fire officials say they won't suspend three firefighters accused of rape as others advise.

Mosquito Control wants to double spraying effort
The spread of West Nile virus has prompted a request to add night shifts to spray by truck. It would cost almost $60,000.

Parks director will run for School Board seat
Pat Fagan, a county employee for 31 years, says he wants to be more involved in schools.

The pastor who loved the pits
A Methodist church's new minister gave up counting beans but not his love of fast cars and classic ones.

Christian to talk about his devout Muslim past
A doctor will visit Spring Hill to discuss his conversion, the Islamic faith and why some Muslims loathe Americans.