Editor’s Notes
The mystery of the vanishing raisins
      By Evan Carden SA Editor Ever wonder what happened to cinnamon rolls with raisins? I have. I remember when I was young, one of my favorite treats were the fresh cinnamon rolls packed with raisins which my mother bought at the grocery store, at least every other week. Besides the icing–becau...
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Guest Column
Use care as you travel during holiday season
By Thomas Jackson
      Christmas brings to mind traditional images such as greenery and lights, candy and presents, and Santa and his reindeer. However, the holiday season comes with another tradition, too--traveling to see relatives. In the coming days and weeks, many Alabamians will be making the yearly trek to visit f...
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Congressional Report
Oil and gas bill will bring revenue to Alabama
By Rep. Jo Bonner First Congressional District
      Legislation that will expand domestic offshore oil and natural gas production in the Gulf of Mexico and allow Alabama and three other coastal states to share part of the federal revenues generated passed the House last Friday afternoon by a vote of 367-45.
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Alabama Scene
Old legislators never die, they just become lobbyists
By Bob Ingram Syndicated Columnist
      ”...old soldiers never die, they just fade away.” So said an old World War I British Army song which later was quoted by General Douglas McArthur in a memorable speech to Congress in 1951. It would seem those words could be paraphrased on Capitol Hill in Montgomery: “...old legislators never die,...
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Letter to t he Editor
Thanks for generous donations
      Dear Editor: Catholic Social Services of Clarke County would like to express their appreciation of the recent food donations to our food bank. It was truly a blessing to receive the abundance of food collected by the students and staff of Jackson Intermediate School and Gillmore Elementary School.
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