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SUPPORT in times of crisis
One of the things we pride ourselves on as Alabamians is taking care of each other. Not only should this mean we take care of those we know or our next-door neighbors, it should also mean taking care of all those throughout our region, especially those experiencing hardships. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, anywhere from 115 to nearly 200 Americans die every day from an opioid…
Obituaries for the week of September 30, 2018
Jay Kenny Milstid Mr. Jay Kenny Milstid, age 39, of Poarch, Ala., passed away September 23, 2018. He was born in Atmore, Ala. He is preceded in death by his father Jay Kenneth Milstid; grandfather, Earl Jackson and grandmother, Marie Ramer. Mr. Milstid is survived by his mother, Dona Pearl Jackson (Jess Taylor and his grandmother Joyce Jackson, all of Poarch; his children, Samantha Cain (Andrew Crenshaw) and Jacob McGhee,…
What is Tax Reform 2.0?
Since Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act last year, the American economy is booming, and Alabama families have more money in their pockets. By lowering taxes and simplifying the tax code, we have unlocked our economic potential and made life better for hardworking Americans. The economic numbers speak for themselves: higher wages, lower unemployment, more jobs, bigger paychecks, employee bonuses, and much more. Under the Tax Cuts and…