Florence, Ala. | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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No keeping up with this Bill Jones
The guys probably had no idea what was about to happen when they were asked to meet at the old Appleby School gymnasium for practice on that winter day in 1979. The University of North Alabama … more
5/19/13 | 827 views
Goat Hill return with cheap labor
In the spirit of austerity, I would like to make a modest proposal for Goat Hill. Bring back the goats. For those who don’t know, Goat Hill is the name of the former pasture where the Alabama … more
5/19/13 | 608 views
Rethink hiding behind armor of anonymity
Don’t take this the wrong way, but I have noticed a similarity between incivility in online reader forums and getting chased by a pack of dogs. Those of us who enjoy riding a bicycle through the … more
5/12/13 | 876 views
Common sense bill likely to fail
Another piece of common sense legislation is about to be debated in the U.S. House. So, what would you say are the odds of the bill surviving? Unfortunately, the quick answer is the chances are … more
5/12/13 | 1111 views
Just wasting away in the left-turn lane
Some drivers plan ahead for left turns with the same deliberation they might use in preparing for retirement. They get into the left lane years before they have to turn. Then, with traffic piling … more
5/5/13 | 1324 views
Will Alabama pay attention this time?
Where do we go from here? The U.S. Supreme Court has spoken again and denied Alabama’s effort to reverse a lower court’s decision stating aspects of our immigration law are … more
5/5/13 | 1478 views
Got them lost mowin’ shoe blues goin’ on
Mississippi bluesman Robert Johnson woke up one mornin’ and started feelin’ ’round for his shoes. Apparently he located them because he went on to sing the “Walkin’ Blues.” I’m … more
4/28/13 | 941 views
New tweet: People are gullible
The worst possible scenario struck our country Tuesday. Terrorists bombed the White House, and our president was seriously injured. The leader of the free world was attacked in his own home, and the … more
4/28/13 | 1111 views
Friend finds his calling in Africa
Whenever my good friend, John, visits from Africa, we laugh about that road trip in college when a street preacher condemned us to hades. more
4/21/13 | 970 views
Legislators gone wild at Capitol
It's hard to decide where to start this morning. With the state Legislature nearing the end of the session, there so many choices. Here are some possibilities: The Republican leadership … more
4/21/13 | 1376 views
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Quad City Squares Square Dance Club dances and lessons
Royal Avenue Recreational Center
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The Club
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Spring Valley Vol. Fire Dept. Benefit for Carlos Stanfield
Natchez Trace Harley-Davidson
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Underwood-Petersville Volunteer Fire Department
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Northwest Alabama Backgammon Club
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