February 12, 2009 RSS feed / Editorials

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Shopping at home helps local economy

Editor's notes
Evan Carden
Now more than ever it is important for the citizens of Jackson and Clarke County to buy whatever products they can from local businesses. Everyone knows that the national economy is in turmoil. You'd have to be a hermit not to. More...

Economy topic for summit

Report From Congress
Jo Bonner

With each day, it seems there is a new report underscoring the difficult economic times we are now experiencing. In fact, the U.S. economy shed 598,000 jobs during the month of January as business after business was forced to shutter its doors. More...

Mobile Symphony a treat for all music lovers

Random Ramblings
Linda Breedlove

It will be such a treat to hear the Mobile Symphony Orchestra Feb. 19 in Thomasville and in Chatom on Feb. 20. More...

Mayor Long paints healthy picture of city

The economy may not be hitting on all cylinders right now but Jackson is fortunate to have a mayor who is. Mayor Richard Long was fired up for what was billed as a "State of the City" speech Friday. More...

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Gov. Riley pushing to upgrade ethics law

Alabama Viewpoint
Bob Martin

Gov. Riley is right to push for additional teeth in our state's ethics law including separate legislation that has been introduced to make improvements and give the State Ethics Commission subpoena power. More...

When do the people of Washington County begin helping themselves?

Just the Facts
Herman Williams WashCo Commissioner

The people of Washington County are very good at helping others. I think we can all agree that helping others is a good thing. However, should anyone ever help themselves? But you ask where are you going with this? Let me try to explain. More...