Alabama legend: Jim Oakley
Jim is known statewide as the legendary owner, publisher, and editor of the Centreville Press newspaper.
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Support for veterans exposed to burn pits finally passed on Tuesday.
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Don’t look for many masks. People just aren’t wearing them.
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See recent postsBig Jim’s show in 1962 governor’s race
The night Big Jim came on television drunk was the end of his political career.
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We certainly should not punish law-abiding citizens for the actions of violent criminals.
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See recent postsTo forgive or play God
By Thursday evening, July 28, another soul will be killed by the state of Alabama.
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Alabama's AG loves a press release, but at what cost to the rest of us?
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See recent postsRemembering the 1962 governor’s race
The governor’s chair and the race for it was the big show in Alabama politics in that era. Being a U.S. senator was secondary in Alabama politics.
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July is Disability Pride Month.
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Birmingham and municipal leaders throughout the metro area did something big, and they did it right.