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Primary less than six weeks away
Believe it or not, the 2012 election season is upon us. The Legislature, in a cost savings measure last year, moved our primaries up to ... Read more
Once familiar sights now hard to find
Some people and events from 1940 inspired my column this week. Read more
Time to remember those lost in 2011
The last week of each year always ushers in sadness to our columns. That’s the week we review the passing of notables and famous people. Read more
Using horses for food was a bit unusual
Many, many years ago as a very small child I sat with my parents and cousins at my grandparents house in a large dim room ... Read more
Events from ‘66 brings healthcare news
This week I have some news from the year 1966.Read more
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Primary less than six weeks away
Believe it or not, the 2012 election season is upon us. The Legislature, in a cost savings measure last year, moved our primaries up to ... Read more

Once familiar sights now hard to find
Some people and events from 1940 inspired my column this week. Read more

Time to remember those lost in 2011
The last week of each year always ushers in sadness to our columns. That’s the week we review the passing of notables and famous people. Read more
Letters to the Editor
Atmore Celebrates Veterans Day again
What a day to remember! We in Atmore, along with other Americans, just celebrated Veterans Day on November 11, as we do every year no ... Read more
Smith decision does not sit well
It is with great anguish that I write this letter concerning commissioner Brandon Smith’s announcement to switch to the Republican Party. I have nothing but ... Read more | 3 comments
Oath of military service vow of support, patriotism
I, (NAME) do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; ... Read more
Presley Street presents special patriotic cantata
I attended a Patriotic Cantata at Presley Street Baptist Church Saturday night, (Called “Homeland”) It was preformed by the community choir, under Dave Stephens, ... Read more
Barn Owl closing
The Barn Owl store at 102 W. Church Street in Atmore will be closing its doors in July. We opened in early 2010 with the ... Read more
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