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Some thoughts on girls going wild
By Harvey H. (“Hardy”) Jackson Summer is upon us. And down on the coast some folks are asking, will girls go wild this year? As some of you know, and the rest of you are about to know, for years I wandered the beaches from Gulf Shores to Panama City studying cultural clashes of the Southern variety. In that effort I had no choice but to explore the controversy swirling…
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United Bank announces promotions
United Bank’s President and CEO Robert R. Jones, III recently announced the promotion of several bank officers. The officers and their new positions are: •Amber Stokes, Mortgage Loan Officer •Carolyn Crane, Senior Vice President •Denise Fuqua, Assistant Loan Operations Officer •John Eringman, Vice President •Wes Young, Senior Vice President “We are pleased to announce the promotions of these officers.” Jones said. “Their influence here at United Bank inspires greatness in…
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UB receives 5-star rating
United Bank announces it has maintained its 5-Star Superior rating for strength and security from BauerFinancial, the nation’s leading independent bank rating firm. The 5-Star award recognizes United Bank’s financial strength and performance and is based on profitability, capital, level of delinquent loans, charge-offs, repossessed assets and liquidity. The rankings announced are based on the bank’s December 31st financial results. BauerFinancial recommends that all financial institutions earn a 4- or…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
Stopping religious persecution
By Congressman Bradley Byrne This past week, Christians around the world celebrated Holy Week, which culminated on Sunday with Easter. This is a time when we gather with our family and friends to remember the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter is about reflecting on the events that led to this treasured weekend. It is about remembering that Jesus was not just an extraordinary individual but he was…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers We in the Deep South have a unique history of political theatrics. The only northern states that rival our colorfulness are New Jersey and Illinois. In those two states you are expected to be corrupt, especially Chicago. Our most colorful southern state has always been Louisiana. The parishes and bayous of the Pelican State gave us Huey Long and other characters. No other states can hold a…
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