Our Opinions
Hospitals must collaborate
      A few years back a study suggested that a centrally located regional medical center was a good idea for Clarke County. The study suggested a location along Highway 43 in Grove Hill. Clarke County is fortunate in one respect to have three hospitals. Some counties, such as neighboring Choctaw which...
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What Others Say
Audit state planes' use
      While there is a lot of political posturing going on, state taxpayers could be the ultimate winners if the give and take between Democratic Party officials and the state's top elected Republican succeeds in getting the Legislature to adopt a tough new disclosure law involving state aircraft.
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Too hot for school in August
Guest Columnist
Craig Ford
      The temperature is a hundred degrees or higher each day. Our children and teachers are not able to release energy during recess because they are stuck inside. The playground is hot enough to fry an egg.
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Small towns have advantages
Inside the Statehouse
Steve Flowers
      While a student at the University of Alabama I had the opportunity to intern with the Dean of Students, Dr. Joab Thomas. A few years later Dr. Thomas became President of the University and I was elected to the Alabama Legislature. He invited my wife and I to sit with him at an Alabama game. We h...
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Where it all began
Dancing the 'boogie woogie' on top of the drink box at Pawpaw David's store
Autumn Calvert
      Before my days of recording CDs, writing songs, performing on countless stages, and entertaining audiences of all types, my god sisters, Robin and Rhonda, had me performing dances and songs in the little gas station between Thomasville and Grove Hill.
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Pictures From The Past
     Ray Harrell of Grove Hill said this old photo published a few weeks ago in The Democrat was misidentified. It is of Harrell, his brothers and his father. From left are James Harrell, Bernard Harrell (the father), Charles Harrell and Ray. The photo was made in downtown Jackson during the 1940s. Berna...
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From Our Files
      54 years ago Elizabeth Ann Wilkinson, "a petite brunette" of Jackson was elected Clarke County Maid of Cotton . Betty Plummer, "a pretty blonde" of Grove Hill was named alternate. Other contestants included Peggy Barrow, Kaki Gillmore, Nancy Coleman, Mittie Milstead, Jean Harrison, Annie Laurie ...
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Accepting service academy applications
Congress Reports
Jo Bonner
      With summer drawing to a close, students throughout south Alabama are returning to the classroom. For high school juniors and seniors, this is the time to start exploring options for after graduation.
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