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New Gaillard Book is a must

Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010

Anybody who teaches Alabama history should use this latest book, especially for junior high and high school students. It’s an easy read, broken down into cities and sections within those chapters. Read story

A second chance deserved

Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010

The people in the program want to better themselves for their children, families and themselves Read story

Defining "The Beloved Community"

Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010

A lot of back and forth on recent comments at www.selmatimesjournal.com has brought up the phrase, “The Beloved Community.” Most people recognize this as coming from the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who used the phrase many times in speeches during the civil rights struggle. Read story

Impressed with the new board

Friday, Jan. 22, 2010

Rarely do you see politicians immediately follow the policy promises of their campaign. But that’s exactly what the new school board members did at the first meeting on Thursday. I think I might have even muttered a “Wow” while sitting in the meeting, complete with an eyebrow raising and all. Read story