Editor's Notes
Theft of historic marker is a disgrace
By Evan Carden SA Editor
     This week, unfortunately, I had to report on a crime that made me angry to no end. It seems someone decided they wanted a keepsake from Old St. Stephens Park, so they helped themselves. The historic marker, which had been
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Alabama Scene
Baxley's unveiling of platform could have come at a better time
By Bob Ingram Syndicated Columnist
     Lt. Gov. Lucy Baxley, the Democratic nominee for governor in the November General Election, unveiled an ambitious platform last week in a whirlwind tour of the state.
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Congressional Report
Supporting veterans is a priority
By Rep. Jo Bonner First Congressional District
     During the August district work period, I have had the opportunity to visit with many of you in Southwest Alabama. As I've said several times in the past, one of the best parts of this job is visiting with my constituents and getting their opinions and ideas on what's going on in Washington.
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The South Alabamian
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Southern Style
The greatest generation
By Ellen Williams
     It was the time of the "jitter bug, the V-for-Victory sign, victory gardens, war bonds, rationing books, hitch-hiking service men, and sentimental love songs." It was the early 1940s and though I was a preschooler, I still have vivid memories of that time. World War II was the last time, it seems to
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Letter to the Editor
Public invited to discover truth of schools
     Dear Editor: I am sure your readers have been closely following the news lately about Alabama schools and their progress toward making Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). I think that the citizens of Jackson have a right to expect schools to perform and provide their children with the best educational
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