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Stop the brouhaha
Monday, Nov. 17, 2008
Recently, on a radio program, threats were made against people and government organizations if the courthouse was not named for J.L. Chestnut Jr. The measure was voted down. The people in charge — members of the Dallas County Commission — promised they would come up with an alternative. Indeed, the the government entity and some others wanted to wait until tears dried and emotions settled to take any kind of action honoring Chestnut, the first black attorney to set up a practice in Selma.
Read storyThe Selma City Council begins work
Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008
The newly elected members of the city council have undergone an immersion in governance. Many attended a meeting in Montgomery the day before they were sworn into office to learn about the "dos and don'ts" of conducting public business.
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Watching the double-dipping policy
Friday, Nov. 14, 2008
On Friday, Montgomery County circuit Judge Johnny Hardwick ruled that a State Board of Education policy violated law because agencies have to hold public hearings on policy changes, then a legislative panel must approve the policy changes.
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Prenatal care is important
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008
The March of Dimes said Alabama had a preterm-birth rate of 16.7 percent in 2005, the latest year for such figures. The nation earned a D with a preterm-birth rate of 12.7 percent.
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- Why we choose Barack Obama
- Take part in the election
- Shortfall shows need for new constitution
- Aaron's home becomes museum
- City Council: Please give citizens a break
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Poll watcher notes problems during recent Selma city election
I will list some of the other problems I noticed at the polling place I worked at that day.
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