Editor's Notes
Help needed if west Alabama is to see north-south road
Jim Cox
     A north-south freeway or interstate-type road has been talked for west Alabama for decades. A good highway, running from the Gulf Coast to the Muscle Shoals area in the Tennessee River valley could be one of the catalysts needed for economically depressed west Alabama.
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Alabama Scene
Alabama raking in the tax dollars
Bob Ingram
     It came as no surprise, but when the state closed its books on Sept. 30 and the end of the fiscal year the numbers were incredible-Alabama's taxes generated more money than ever before in history.
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Inside the Statehouse
Pat Lindsey's favors in district may pay off with another term
Steve Flowers
     Without a doubt, the marquee race on the ballot Nov. 7 is the governor's race. However probably just as important, as far as setting public policy for the next four years, is the battle for control of the 35 member Alabama State Senate.
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From Our Files
     12 years ago Former Democratic governor and Republican gubernatorial candidate Fob James was in Clarke County politicking for votes in the upcoming General Election. Incumbent Gov. Jim Folsom and former Mississippi Gov. Williams Winters were in Jackson the same week to talk about regional ec
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