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Gulf oil spill recovery continues
The national television news crews that once kept a vigil along our shores are long gone. So are the coast-to-coast front-page headlines with sensational photos ... Read more
Bentley faced tornado, challenges
This week marks the one year anniversary of the devastating tornados that struck the state on April 27 of last year. Read more
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
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- Events from ‘66 brings healthcare news
- Is ‘Black Friday’ new term?
- Atmore Celebrates Veterans Day again
- Tax increases will not create new jobs
Opinion Columnists
Fall campaigns begin on Labor Day
All of the horses are in the barn for the fall derby. They are resting awaiting the opening gun. The official start of the fall ... Read more
Austal building new Navy ships
Mobile and South Alabama reentered the Navy shipbuilding business when Austal USA located to the Port City in 1999. Read more
Moore rode religious support to win
On the morning of the March 13 Alabama GOP Primary, former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore rode his horse to the polls to vote. As ... Read more
Letters to the Editor
Youth Police Academy looking for applicants
The Youth Police Academy Class # 12 announces that there are still openings for the Academy which will be held on July 16 through July ... Read more
Solution to general fund, Medicade crisis
We’ve all been told that good things come to those who wait. But, when the jobs and services of millions of Alabamians are at ... Read more
Support bill to close corporate tax loopholes
Over the past two years, our schools have seen unprecedented cuts to teachers and support staff, while classroom size has increased and supply funds have ... Read more
Proposed Medicaid legislation unacceptable
Two weeks ago, the House of Representatives passed a proposed General Fund budget that I find unacceptable and will not support when brought before the ... Read more | 1 comment
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
