2009-07-30

GHBC students bring treats



Bible Trivia



1. Is the book of Judges in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Which scripture contains, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death”? Ruth 4:10, Job 7:2, Psalm 23:4, Amos 1:1 3. Though lame on both feet, what descendant of Saul continually ate at King David’s table? Mareshah, Methusael, Micah, Mephibosheth 4. Under […]

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‘Where are the jobs?’

Congress Reports

Last week, I, along with 75 percent of the House Republican conference and the Alabama House Republican delegation, went to the House floor to ask one simple question that is on the mind of many Americans, “Where are the jobs?” Back in February, the Democratic leadership of Congress – without a single Republican vote – passed a $787 billion “stimulus […]

WD-40 to the rescue

Guest Columnist

My children warned me. They told me it wasn’t going to last much longer. They said the Kenmore microwave oven that they pooled their money to give their daddy and me 25 years ago for Christmas was on its last leg. They said I ought to get a new one. Testily, I retorted, “Why would I – a child of […]

South Alabama by a long shot

Inside the Statehouse

One day, as I was having a long political discussion with one of the most knowledgeable masters and historians of Alabama political lore, the question arouse as to whether North Alabamians or South Alabamians were more politically involved. I espoused my belief that South Alabamians were without a doubt the most serious because they had held the power in the […]

From Our Files



100 years ago Unlike today when hardly anyone runs for elected office, a number of candidates were announced. J. F. Alridge and Clayton Foscue were announced for probate judge; John W. Davis, R. G. Allen, Jas. H. Roan, W. H. Fleming, R. N. Robison, Percy Atwood Mason, C. A. Coate, J. W. Calhoun and L. P. Chapman were announced for […]

CPS teachers named to AISA’s Hall of Fame



Two local teachers have been recognized for their many years of service by being inducted into the Alabama Independent School Association’s Hall of Fame. Longtime Grove Hill Academy and Clarke Prep School teachers Barbara Hough and Paula Reid will be joining three teachers, five administrators, two coaches and a pair of boosters who have provided support over the years to […]

Loftin-Johnson wed in T’ville



Crystal Ann Johnson and Benjamin Michael Loftin II exchanged wedding vows March 28, 2009 at Pineview Baptist Church in Thomasville. Officiating the ceremony was the Rev. Tyrone Parten. The bride is the daughter of Ms. Carol Knight Johnson of Thomasville and the late James Allen Johnson. Grandparents of the bride are L.W. Knight of Thomasville and the late Mrs. Clovis […]