Confederate soldier forsees his own death
Rambling & Ruminating
Walter Davis
      In all of this nation's wars there have been stories related of the fighting men who have had premonitions in which they have foreseen their own deaths. The War Between the States was certainly no exception in this respect.
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George Wallace shot in Maryland 36 years ago
This Week In Alabama History
      May 15, 1972: Gov. George C. Wallace is shot in Maryland while campaigning for the Democratic nomination for president. The assassination attempt by Arthur Bremer left the Governor paralyzed from the waist down and effectively ended his chances at the nomination. He campaigned again for president...
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Troop funding bill bloated with unrelated spending items
Report From Congress
Jo Bonner
      Once again, the Democratic majority in Congress has chosen to force our troops to wait for the funding they need to continue their efforts in the Global War on Terror.
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One vote could make difference in removing sales tax from foods
Alabama Viewpoint
Bob Martin
      When state lawmakers convene for the final day of the regular session on May 19, one vote could make the difference in whether or not state voters will be able to determine the fate of removing the state sales tax on food, which currently is four cents on the dollar.
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Fulton is our area's own Walnut Grove, just like 'Little House on the Prairie'
      Dear Editor, Linda Brown's recently published book, "Fulton Tales," brings a lot of my childhood memories to mind. I grew up in a small town similar to Fulton. No Dr. Jack, no Scotch Lumber but we did have a Laura Ingalls- me. This also took place about the same time as many of the stories in "Fu...
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Old CMG building comes down
     With the completion of its new facility, Clarke Mobile Counties Gas District recently tore down its old building located at 2003 College Avenue, Jackson. The new building is much larger and includes a drive-up window for customers' convenience. An open house for the new facility will be conducted in...
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