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Inside the Statehouse

Jimmy Holley By Steve Flowers Legendary state senator Jimmy Holley has decided to not seek reelection to the State Senate next year after 44 years in the legislature. He will be missed in the State Senate. For the past decade, Holley has become a mentor and confidante...

Bob Dole One of the Great Political Leaders of the Last Century

By GREG MARKLEY Robert Joseph Dole passed away in his sleep at the age of 98. He leaves a powerful legacy as a war hero, congressman and senator who served the United States with honor and gratitude. He was known for his love of country support for his fellow...

The Fighter

By SEAN DIETRICH The email on my screen reads: “Dear Sean, my oldest grandchild, Bryson, is 11 years old and was diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma, stage three, just one day before he started sixth grade. “This cancer covered ninety percent of his body, and after four...

HELPER PART III

By WENDY HODGE Let me see … Where did I leave off? … Oh, yes — I stood huddled with my sister’s best friend, a terrified girl whose sister had been kidnapped, a good Samaritan with a CB radio and a policeman, waiting to see any sign of my sister or the man she was...
Baby Boomers learn compassion

Baby Boomers learn compassion

During the months of April, May and June, we have many days of celebrating relationships - Easter, graduations, Mother’s Day, weddings, Father’s...

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Manners

Manners

By Hardy Jackson The South excelled in two things which the French deem essential to civilization: a code of manners and a native cuisine - John...

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Auburn

Auburn

By Sean Dietrich Pensacola—A sports bar. The Auburn Tigers were playing the Virginia Cavaliers, and I was the only person in the place not wearing...

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The Water’s Edge

The Water’s Edge

By Sarah West Allow your heart to smile today. Let peace and tranquility renew your spirit. Stand in the sunlight and immerse yourself in its...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

By Steve Flowers There is no question that Gov. Kay Ivey’s Infrastructure/Gas Tax Program was the cornerstone issue of this legislative session....

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