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Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers Since we are in the midst of an election for a U.S. Senator, let me share the story of one of the most prestigious congressional families in Alabama history. The Bankheads of Jasper would likely be the most prominent political family in Alabama political lore. More than likely there has never been a father serve as one of Americas most powerful U.S. Senators while their son, William…
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Taking the miracle out of the Miracle Strip
By Harvey H. (“Hardy”) Jackson Took a trip down memory lane the other day. Drove along what Panama City Beach promoters used to call The Miracle Strip Parkway. Or at least they did back when the road took visitors to The Miracle Strip Amusement Park. Which isn’t there anymore. But a lot of you remember when it was. Back before the completion of I-65, which funnels so many Alabama tourists…
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We remember …
By MICKEY POWELL Special to Atmore News SP5 James Rayford Gohagin US Army from Atmore, killed in action May 13, 1969, 48 years ago, at only 21 years of age. He served his country and C Btry. 2nd Bn. 319th Artillery 101st Abn. Div. USARV. He was in Vietnam 11 months and 23 days. Resting in peace at McCullough Community Cemetery, McCullough Alabama. His name is on the Vietnam Memorial…
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Reid State graduation held
Reid State Technical College held its 2017 Commencement on May 12, 2017 at 6 p.m. in the Wiley Salter Auditorium.  David Walters, Alabama Community College System Adult Education Director, was the guest speaker. Graduates from Escambia County are shown, from left, Tara Jones, Polly Suggs, Erica Smith, Tiffany Roberson, Kelly Johnson, Breanna Lee, Mable Thomas and Jasmine Craft.
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Reader Leaders at Perdido School
Eighteen students in first through sixth grade were recognized at Perdido School’s Elementary Awards Day program. These students were the top Accelerated Reader (AR) point earners for their respective grade levels, while maintaining a minimum 85 percent overall comprehension rate on all quizzes taken throughout the school year.
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