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Honoring veterans we have lost this past year

Reflecting back over the past year, many veterans have departed our presence and now rest in the arms of a merciful God. Read more

by James G. Smith, Monday, November 10, 2014 10:35 pm

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We should treat our military with more respect

Finally, after 214 days of imprisonment in Mexico, USMC Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi is free and back on U. S. soil. What a nightmare added ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Thursday, November 6, 2014 11:21 pm

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MMI visit rekindles confidence in future

There is nothing like a visit in the fall to Marion Military Institute to recharge your batteries, or more appropriately speaking, to rekindle your patriotism ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Wednesday, October 22, 2014 4:09 pm

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Law enforcement officers deserve respect

Have you ever allowed yourself to wonder what it would be like living in Selma or some other city where there was no police presence? Read more

by James G. Smith, Sunday, October 12, 2014 12:57 am

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Better choice in 2014 election clear to me

It is approaching mid-term elections and things are getting crazy, or should I say crazier out there on the political landscape. Every election cycle is ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Wednesday, October 8, 2014 8:50 pm

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Are we winning the war?

The 13th anniversary of Sept. 11 is fast approaching and the question has to be, where are we in the war on terror? Read more

by James G. Smith, Saturday, September 6, 2014 3:31 pm

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America can return to the top with more optimism and hope

America celebrated its 238th birthday last week on the Fourth of July, and apparently a good time was had by all. The fireworks and celebrations ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Tuesday, July 8, 2014 3:38 pm

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Current elected representatives are inept

It is difficult to write about what I perceive to be the demise of our country. I hardly see how anyone could think that America ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Saturday, June 21, 2014 8:39 pm

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Bergdahl swap yet another controversy

Just when you think things cannot possibly get any worse, suddenly they do. Read more

by James G. Smith, Saturday, June 7, 2014 4:51 pm

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Selma neighbors share D-Day connection

June 6 is the 70th anniversary of D-Day, sometimes referred to as “The Longest Day” during World War II. It was the day roughly 160,000 ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Thursday, June 5, 2014 7:42 pm

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Armed Forces deserve respect from citizens

Armed Forces Day came and went Saturday, May 17 with very little fanfare. It was not my intention to ignore the day set aside to ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Friday, May 23, 2014 1:05 pm

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Upcoming elections interfering with progress

It is shameful how the quest for votes for this fall is dictating the conversation and shaping government policy in Washington D.C.. The entire decision-making ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Tuesday, April 15, 2014 6:32 pm

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Street naming compromise is needed

The most recent discussion over renaming a street in Selma brings to question whether any previously named street should be changed. If the street bears ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Tuesday, April 1, 2014 7:55 pm

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Women played important roles in WW II

Even before women were allowed to join the Army, some took the extremes of posing as men to do so. Sarah Emma Edmonds wanted to ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Friday, March 21, 2014 10:23 pm

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Gilmore someone we all can be proud of

Things that start out innocent and simple sometimes turn out to be complicated and divisive. When I proposed naming the new bridge spanning Valley Creek, ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Saturday, March 15, 2014 6:43 pm

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