Florence, Ala. | Saturday, May 25, 2013
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The Anniston Star on sloppiness at the IRS : The controversy over the IRS applying extra scrutiny to tea party groups seeking nonprofit status is a teachable moment. more
5/25/13 | 71 views
Majority in state
THE ISSUE Republicans, who have a majority in state government, continue to act as if they belong to the minority party. more
5/24/13 | 312 views
Abuse in military
THE ISSUE Rampant sexual harassment, abuse and assault endure in the military despite repeated pledges by officials to change the situation. The all-volunteer military desperately needs the … more
5/23/13 | 172 views
US wages are falling
THE ISSUE The United States needs to find solutions to the combination of decreased wages and increased household costs that are hurting the middle class and poor. The state got good news on … more
5/22/13 | 290 views
Consider costs
THE ISSUE Alabama should consider health insurance costs in Oregon. Unlike Alabama, which is dragging its feet, Oregon has been proactive in establishing the online health insurance exchange … more
5/21/13 | 284 views
Thorough IRS probe
THE ISSUE Investigation into IRS should be thorough and go all the way to the top. While facts continue to seep out, the basic ones surrounding the Internal Revenue Service’s handling of … more
5/21/13 | 154 views
Hits and misses
A much deserved honor Thumbs up to former University of North Alabama basketball coach Bill Jones for his induction to the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. Jones, who died in 2008, was the first coach … more
5/20/13 | 213 views
School credits
THE ISSUE Gov. Robert Bentley is asking the Legislature to delay for two years tax credits contained in a school reform bill so that repayments to the Rainy Day Fund can be made. Alittle could … more
5/19/13 | 236 views
Around the state
Montgomery Advertiser on no retreat on PAC-transfer ban: The influence of money on Alabama politics has long been troubling for anyone concerned about government that is responsive to the people, … more
5/18/13 | 180 views
Archive is needed
THE ISSUE Florence and Lauderdale County are discussing whether an archive building is necessary to store city and county records. It appears a secure archive is needed. more
5/17/13 | 262 views
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Fish fry
Underwood-Petersville Volunteer Fire Department
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Spring Valley Vol. Fire Dept. Benefit for Carlos Stanfield
Natchez Trace Harley-Davidson
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Northwest Alabama Backgammon Club
Flobama LLC
5:45 PM
Boomers and Seniors dances
The Club
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Overeaters Anonymous
First Cumberland Presbyterian
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Quad City Squares Square Dance Club dances and lessons
Royal Avenue Recreational Center
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Boomers and Seniors dances
The Club
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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