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30 year scope: Brewton as it was
Thirty years ago, in 1990, members of the Brewton Nutrition Center made old-fashioned bonnets to sell at the Blueberry Festival. Peggy Bracken was photographed with ... Read more
Old photographs share stories of old
Old photographs are true treasures. A few months ago, I was given the opportunity to rummage through my grandparents’ home. Uncovering an old cedar chest, ... Read more
Letter to the editor; Nov. 20
To the Editor, Eighty-two percent of Alabama’s counties are rural, and we can all agree that Escambia County, Alabama, falls into this category. In our ... Read more
Lydia’s Looking Back
Thirty years ago, in 1989… •There was an announcement that Judy Bond was expanding. It was to employ 50 new workers making a total of ... Read more
Stop the crisis: Close the loopholes, please
Since Democrats took control of the House of Representatives, they have turned a blind eye to infanticide, promoted overregulation of American businesses, and sought socialist ... Read more
Taking a look at papers from the 60s
I saw an article on my home town of Ozark, Ala. in the newspaper from 1969, 50 years ago. It was leading the way in ... Read more
Thanks to those who make our town beautiful
Spring is always an exciting time. It’s a time that makes us forget about the coldness that is winter, and gets us ready for summer ... Read more
What about climate change?
President Trump is creating a Presidential Committee on Climate Security to scrutinize climate science. Princeton University physicist William Happer has been identified as a possible ... Read more
20 years ago: Poarch dreaming of casino
It is surprising what you can find in these old books. I am sure that I remember a lot of things, but a lot of ... Read more
American values leave no room for socialism
Last week, I was honored to address a group of newly naturalized citizens of the United States. It was an experience that gave me the ... Read more