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Grandma’s life an example of strong faith
BY NINA KEENAM “Just call me Grandma, everybody does,” the woman holding a walking cane said, as several persons introduced themselves to me and my husband. We had just arrived in Lillian where my husband was appointed to serve the newly organized United Methodist Church. It was 1982, such a long time ago, but in my mind’s eye I still see Grandma pushing aside her cane to give us both…
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Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers Jim Martin passed away recently in Gadsden at 99 years old. His beloved wife of 70 years, Pat, was by his side. He was a true Christian gentleman. Jim was one of the Fathers of the modern Republican Party in the South. In 1962, John Kennedy was President. Camelot was in full bloom. The Congress was controlled by Democrats only because the South was solidly Democratic. The…
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Amen to previous letter
To the editor: In the Wednesday, November 22nd edition, I read Mr. Leon Chavers’ letter to the editor and I want to add a hardy YES and Amen to his comments. Why are these vital questions not being asked? I have one more question of my own. Where does Doug Jones stand on abortion and will he stand with our president? Remember, prayer is still effective. Carolyn Morris Atmore
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USPS releasing Alzheimer’s Semipostal stamp
The U.S. Postal Service is releasing a new stamp Thursday, November 30. The Alzheimer’s Semipostal stamp will be sold for 60 cents. The price includes the first-class single-piece postage rate in effect at the time of purchase plus an amount to fund Alzheimer’s research. By law, revenue from sales of the Alzheimer’s Semipostal stamp – minus the postage paid and the reimbursement of reasonable costs incurred by the Postal Service…
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Caraway, Dickerson wed
On a beautiful Autumn Sunday afternoon October 29, 2017, in Gulf Shores, Alabama, Sarah Joyner Dickerson and Marcus Wayne Caraway exchanged their wedding vows in the presence of their family. The bride was beautiful as her father walked her down the aisle. Sarah designed her wedding dress using Birmingham, Alabama wedding gown designer Heidi Elnora’s Build-A-Bride collection. She wore the romantic and soft A-line silhouette called Ella Grace made out…
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