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New measures are troubling

It is no fun writing about the demise of our country, I assure you. It’s as if the November election never happened. The Democrats are ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Saturday, December 25, 2010 3:14 pm

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Honoring a defender of freedom

Editor’s Note: The following is a an excerpt from a story written by James G. Smith about Ira D. Huff three years ago. The story ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Tuesday, December 7, 2010 12:14 am

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Special session a waste of time, money

Is Alabama politics so corrupt ethics reform can’t be accomplished in the regular session? The taxpayers are being asked to pay for a special session—at ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Friday, November 26, 2010 11:31 pm

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MCS students make visit a pleasant one

There is something special about Meadowview Christian School. I’ve been asked there a few times and each time I come away with that premise. There ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Monday, November 15, 2010 9:53 pm

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Discipline is the key to education

It has always been a little disconcerting to hear the constant plea from the educational establishments for more money. It is as if money is ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Wednesday, October 27, 2010 9:39 pm

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Democrats have had their day

The direction forward for our state and nation is only a few days away. Nov. 2 is D-day for voting and continuing down the road ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Thursday, October 21, 2010 11:30 pm

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Cell phone restrictions should be considered

My column several weeks ago on cell phones generated some feedback on how annoying they are in public. You can’t get away from cell phones ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Wednesday, October 6, 2010 1:52 am

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Local vets honored at church program

It seems the River Region Honor Flight program has generated a wellspring of recognition for our remaining World War II veterans. On July 8, Frazer ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Friday, July 23, 2010 7:45 pm

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In respect for a protector of democracy

Geraldine L. Vaden, World War II veteran and patriot emeritus World War II veteran Geraldine Vaden, Army Nurse Corps, of Marion celebrated her 90th birthday ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Thursday, July 22, 2010 3:06 pm

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