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Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers Republicans took control of federal offices and presidential races in 1964 in Alabama. It was referred to as the Goldwater Landslide. The Baxley-Graddick fiasco in 1986 was the game changer for governor. In the last 32 years there have been eight governor’s races. Republicans have won all of them, with one exception. Don Siegelman was an interloper in 1998. During that same period, Alabamians have elected all…
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Thanks for your help
To the editor: The March 24 benefit for Jerry Searcy was a big success. The family would like to thank the cooks, everybody who volunteered to help, and the businesses and people who donated the items that were auctioned and raffled off. We would also like to thank all of those who came out and showed their love and support, plus a big thank you to Ricky Crook & Horseshoe…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
Celebrate National Arbor Day by planting trees – Receive 10 Free Shade trees
National Arbor Day is Friday, April 27, this year, and the Arbor Day Foundation is making it easy for anyone to celebrate the annual tree-planting holiday. Join the Foundation in April and receive 10 free shade trees. By joining the Foundation in April, new members receive the following trees: red oak, sugar maple, weeping willow, baldcypress, thornless honeylocust, pin oak, river birch, tuliptree, silver maple, and red maple. The free…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
Quarker seeking reelection
The following announcement was submitted by the candidate. Commissioner David Quarker announces his candidacy for Re-election to the Escambia County Commission, District 5. Commissioner Quarker brings eight years of experience, proven leadership, dedication, honesty and integrity to the County Commissioners Association. Commissioner Quarker has worked diligently in the past eight years toward the improvement of roads conditions and infrastructure within District 5. As your present Commissioner, I am aware of…
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