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Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers The premier issue of this year’s legislative session will be whether to borrow a massive amount of money to build new prisons in the state. This initiative appears to be our lame duck Governor Robert Bentley’s primary agenda. Last year Bentley proposed an $800 million bond issue for new prisons. He has come forward with a similar proposal this year. His plan would close all existing prisons…
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Taking down the Big Top
By Harvey H. (“Hardy”) Jackson Back in 1871, Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circuses joined to create “The Greatest Show on Earth.” The other day the company announced that it was closing. One bit of my childhood, gone in the blink of an eye. As usual, I exaggerate. In truth, for me the golden era of circuses ended long ago. Like many of you, I grew up with traveling…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
Pond workshop set
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is holding a seminar on recreational pond management later this month. The subject matter will vary from water quality and fertilization to stocking and vegetation management considerations. The seminar will be held Tuesday, March 21, 6 p.m., at the Extension building, 175 Ag-Science Drive, Suite D, Brewton. Please note: There is no cost to attend the seminar but registration is required. To register, please contact…
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WCH Facebook contest to benefit charities
Wind Creek Hospitality (WCH) is giving area non-profit organizations an opportunity to win a share of $125,000. This contest will run in tandem with the Wind Creek Multimillion Dollar Winner’s Express promotion kicking off April 1st. Entering is simple: Go to any Facebook page for Wind Creek Wetumpka, Wind Creek Montgomery, Wind Creek Atmore or Wind Creek Hospitality through March 17, 2017. Submit a short video describing your organization and how…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
Dr. Seuss happenings at Perdido Elementary School
Perdido Elementary pre-k through third graders enjoyed celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday last week through involvement in a wide variety of activities. Students dressed up to represent some of their favorite books: Wacky Wednesday, (Fox in Socks) Thursday, and (Green Eggs and Ham) Friday. On Wednesday, Dr. Seuss’s actual birthday, the students celebrated with a birthday cake. During the week, children created all sorts of art work, graphed their favorite books, who liked green…
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