April 19, 2007 / Editorials

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No explanation for Virginia Tech tragedy

The massacre of 32 innocent college students at Virginia Tech University by a deranged Tech student is terrible. My heart goes out to the parents who had children killed there Monday. More...

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Task force formed to combat identity theft

Congressional By Rep. Jo Bonner First Congressional District

As technology has advanced so too have the opportunities for thieves who seek to steal a person's very identity. Identity theft is a frightening crime that is becoming more and more common. More...

Turn lane for Highway 43 welcome news

welcome news The announcement last week that the Alabama Department of Transportation will construct a center turn lane on U.S. More...

Outlook focuses on area's growth

Included in today's issue of The South Alabamian is our annual "Outlook" edition, a look at growth and progress in Jackson and the region. More...

Apology resolution likely to pass because legislators fear 'pro-slavery' brand

By Bob Ingram Syndicated Columnist

State Sen. Hank Sanders, DSelma, has introduced a resolution calling on the Alabama Legislature to issue an apology for slavery but it has not had the impact he desired. More...

People should seriously consider WashCo landfill

Dear Editor: The time has come to "put up or shut up" with the matter of developing a needed public landfill in our southern region of the state. More...