[Times photo: Amber Tanille Woolfolk]

Perkins Shelton

Address system gets test on U.S. 19
A task force is hoping the new number signs along the highway will help motorists find addresses more easily.

Crusty, honest professor inspired
Each year a handful of St. Petersburg Times editors fan out across the country in search of potential summer interns, journalism students at some of the finest universities. It has been my privilege each year since 1993 to visit the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Hooray for officers who enforce traffic laws
Re: Trooper, chief clash over beach turf, Dec. 6.

Witness may open door for defense
A prosecution witness' talk of self-defense could help the other side in a St. Petersburg murder case.

Police department to offer class on justice system
ST. PETERSBURG -- A free, three-day class about the justice system will be conducted Jan. 6, 13 and 20 at the St. Petersburg Junior College Allstate Center, 3200 34th St. S.

Group dedicated to aiding feral cats needs volunteers
PINELLAS PARK -- A newly formed group dedicated to changing the way that Pinellas County deals with its feral, or wild, cats is looking for volunteers.

Director of black chamber sets goals
Gwen Washington wants to make sure minority businesses are aware of the programs that are available to them.

Citrus grove to make way for homes
The Polaski parcel and four others will be the site of homes up to $380,000.

Speech, speech!
With preparation, gestures and props, a dozen fifth-graders hone their speaking skills under the tutelage of Toastmasters.

St. Pete Beach sees city hall deal grow shaky
A developer will cancel his contract unless "all parties can agree" to resolve problems in price and delays.

Decidedly male field trying for brass ring
Of the 21 candidates for City Council and the mayor's job, all but one are men. That surprises some and upsets others.

Reformist chief pursued law and order with ardor
The city's police chief from 1958 to 1963 was also an FBI agent, Dade County sheriff and state police commissioner.

Neighborhood briefs
Museum seeks witnesses to Holocaust experience

Military news
Marine Corps Reserve Pfc. Benjamin D. Barger, son of Janis A. and James Barger of St. Petersburg, completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C.

'Tis the season to take a look back
Here are some of the year's highlights among juniors and adults.

Holiday closings
The following is a list of holiday closings and schedule changes for south Pinellas County for Monday, Jan. 1.

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