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Immediate infrastructure need – Interstate 65
By Jim Zeigler State Auditor I do not need expensive studies and consultants to know that Alabama has immediate infrastructure needs. I experienced a major infrastructure problem Saturday afternoon [June 17]. While the inadequacy of Interstate 65 from Birmingham to Montgomery – and on all of the beach route – may or may not be our most dangerous problem, it may well be the most immediate. It is a problem NOW.…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
A Red Snapper victory
By Congressman Bradley Byrne We recently had a major victory for our area’s Red Snapper fishermen and the coastal communities, which benefit from a longer Red Snapper season. Last Wednesday, the federal Department of Commerce announced an emergency extension of the 2017 Red Snapper season for recreational fishermen. As you probably remember, it was announced by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration earlier this year that the Red Snapper season…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers The much-anticipated 2018 election contests have been pushed back by about three months due to the unanticipated race for Jeff Sessions’ senate seat. This ongoing contest will occupy the news through late September. It was previously thought that June 6 would be the opening bell since fundraising for next year’s June 5 Primary could begin at that time. However, the bell will probably commence to chime in…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
No relief on Ross Road
To the editor: This is not my first writing on this subject but will most likely be my last. Over the at least the last two years, I have spoken about the absolutely absurd condition of Ross Road, a road that was annexed into the City of Atmore quite a few years back when there was a different administration in the upper office of Atmore. Mayor, there are more holes,…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago