State's tax structure can't keep up with state retirees
By Dr. David G. Bronner
      Unless Alabama is able to produce serious, additional revenue sources and meet its past obligations, it will be extremely difficult for Alabama to continue the almost unbelievable progress it has made over the last 15 years. Currently, Alabama's tax structure is closely tied to the economy. If the...
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Growing with ThyssenKrupp
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      It was a big day Friday, the state's top elected officials joined with ThyssenKrupp executives from Germany to break ground for the new $3.7 billion steel mill at Calvert. The project had already started, with tree removal and site work underway but now it will gear up fast. Plans are for the mil...
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This Week In Alabama History
Creek Indian War's famed 'Canoe Fight' happened on nearby river 194 years ago
      November 10, 1972: Southern Airways Flight 49 is hijacked on a flight from Birmingham to Montgomery. Three armed men wanted by Detroit police demanded a $10 million ransom while diverting the plane from one airport to another in the United States, Canada and Cuba, where the ordeal ended 30 hours a...
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State Supreme Court lets Exxon off hook once again
      The Alabama Supreme Court, by tossing nearly 99 percent of a $3.6 billion verdict against ExxonMobil, the world's largest publicly traded oil company, has refused to play Santa to state taxpayers,
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Congress accomplishes little despite 1,000 votes
      Last month, the House passed a historic milestone - of sorts - the House cast its 1,000th vote of the year. Not since the Constitution was ratified has the House cast as many votes in the first half of a Congress. I would have hoped that during the last 10 months, Congress would have accomplish...
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Letters
Congratulations Jackson Pee Wee Football League
      I would like to congratulate the Jackson Pee Wee Football League on an outstanding football season The entire division including the Tinymites, Midgets and Juniors went undefeated this season. Not a loss, 7- 0. Not only that, but the Jackson Pee Wees hosted our area championships this past Saturda...
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