Publisher’s Comments
Teams give region positive publicity
By Jim Cox SA Publisher
      I usually let Jeremy Sellers, Ross Wood and others handle our sports news but I just have to comment on the extraordinary significance of three southwest Alabama football teams making the “Super Six” state championship playoffs in Birmingham.
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Congressional Report
Medicare benefit cost billions under budget
By Rep. Jo Bonner First Congressional District
      Medicare benefit cost nearly $13 billion under budget For just over a year now, senior Americans have been enjoying the benefits of the permanent Medicare prescription drug benefit helping them meet the cost of their medication.
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Rambiling & Ruminating
Cane syrup making is a tradition worth saving
By Walter Davis SAColumnist
      The annual tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving has once again come and gone. It is one of the few traditions that has stood the test of time and has not come under serious attack by the politically correct crowd. Let’s hope that it remains intact for future generations to celebrate.
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Letter to the Editor
Commissioners always thinking about Clarke citizen’s welfare
      Dear Editor: I see in the November 30th issue of The South Alabamian where both commissioners Rhone and Bradford have come up with the wonderful idea to build a new regional airport between Grove Hill and Thomasville. This is a fantastic idea and it will surely entice two or three people to go o...
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Alabama Scene
Election of state court judges in Alabama a national disgrace
By Bob Ingram Syndicated Columnist
      I am not sure many Alabamians lie awake at night worrying about it, but the election of state court judges in this state has become a national disgrace. The battle for control of the courts between the trial lawyers on one hand and big business on the other is now completely out of control.
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