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Andalusia Mayor Earl Johnson endorses Jeff Coleman for Congress

Andalusia Mayor Earl Johnson endorsed 2nd Congressional District Republican candidate Jeff Coleman Thursday. “Jeff Coleman is a leader. We need a strong leader in Washington to fight back against these DC bureaucrats who represent themselves instead of the people,” Johnson said. “I know that Jeff Coleman will be that leader, and he will be the … Continued
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July 7, 2020

Tallassee mayor endorses Jeff Coleman

Republican Congressional candidate Jeff Coleman has received the endorsement of Tallassee Mayor Johnny Hammock. Coleman is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in the July 14 Republican primary runoff. “Alabama needs a strong conservative candidate who will not back down from a challenge, and will represent the voice, people, and values of those who … Continued
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July 2, 2020
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Systemic racism and white privilege

I am a white, past middle-aged woman who grew up in rural North Alabama. We farmed for a living, raising corn, cattle, hogs and cotton, which we picked by hand with extended family. We knew little but hard work. Never took a family vacation. I was engaged at fourteen, married at seventeen and divorced a … Continued
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June 10, 2020
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It’s past time to turn the page on racism, racial violence in America

On June 10, 1963, President John F. Kennedy sent National Guard troops to accompany the first black students admitted to the University of Alabama. In an address to the nation, he said, “It is not enough to pin the blame on others, to say this is a problem of one section of the country or … Continued
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June 2, 2020

SEC clears path for member schools to resume athletics training on June 8

The Southeastern Conference announced on Friday, that voluntary in-person athletics activities may resume on Southeastern Conference campuses, at the discretion of each university, beginning June 8 under strict supervision of designated university personnel and safety guidelines developed by each institution. The coronavirus crisis ended Spring sports such as baseball and softball and cost both men … Continued
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May 25, 2020

USC v. Bama game appears unlikely

Wednesday, Fox Sports’ Colin Cowherd reported that the University of Southern California football team will not play the University of Alabama on September 5 as had previously been scheduled. Cowherd said on Twitter Tuesday that he was “told by two people I trust — USC v Alabama isn’t happening. Trojans can’t even practice in LA … Continued
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May 14, 2020
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More observations

Allow me to share some more observations from the year. One of my favorite people in the world and one of the finest gentlemen I have ever known is State Representative Steve Clouse of Ozark.  My relationship with Steve goes under the category of Alabama is one Big Front Porch. His sweet mother, Mrs. Ruth … Continued
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April 14, 2020