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August 25, 2008
Civic pride needed: Regardless of who wins, let’s work to better our towns
Once again, it was 16 days of glory for our U.S. Olympic Team.
August 19, 2008
Not good enough: Several key groups missing at Thursday BRAC meeting
There was a good crowd at Thursday’s meeting on BRAC (Base Realignment and Closure) , where those attending learned how BRAC will affect Barbour County.
August 12, 2008
Golden opportunity
Eufaula is at a crossroads.
August 08, 2008
‘Queen City’ for the week
Charlotte isn’t the only “Queen City” in America.
August 04, 2008
A needed meeting
The Barbour County Commission wants to meet with Gov. Bob Riley regarding a sales tax proposal he vetoed in May.
August 01, 2008
‘No’ vote needed
Our prayers are with the friends and family of Quenette Shehane this weekend.
July 29, 2008
Shoppers rejoice
You might want to hold off on that last-minute back-to-school school shopping for a few more days.
July 25, 2008
Job descriptions
Sixty-two individuals have qualified for municipal elections in Barbour County next month.
July 22, 2008
Star power
The 12 players and three coaches who represented Eufaula in the Jr. Dixie Boys South Divisional Tournament last weekend earned the title of “All-Star.”
July 18, 2008
New sheriff in town
Voters in Quitman County did their duty on Tuesday when they cast ballots in a contentious sheriff’s election contest between four-term incumbent Lon Ming and challenger Steve Newton.
July 15, 2008
Election season joy
Oh, the joy of election season.
July 08, 2008
We get what we pay for
Many Alabamians grumble about the amount of taxes they pay.
July 07, 2008
Riley’s veto
A dispute between the Barbour County Commission and the Barbour County Sheriff’s Office is not likely to be coming to a courtroom near you soon. According to a report in The Clayton Record, Sheriff LeRoy Upshaw recently threatened to sue the county commission if he needs more money to fuel the Sheriff’s Department fleet of cars and commissioners don’t provide the additional funds.
July 01, 2008
High fuel costs won’t help roads
Franklin County Engineer David Palmer laments the fact that there is no “magic formula” that will help road departments with the funding crisis many are facing.
June 27, 2008
Park progress
The motorists traveling U.S. Highway 431 North can’t see the work that is occurring at Lakepoint Resort State Park.
June 23, 2008
The wall that divides us
You haven’t noticed the newest structure on the Clayton Highway.
June 20, 2008
What about us?
We hope our two presumptive nominees will consider another bloc of voters – one that includes every resident of Barbour and Quitman counties. We are the rural voters.
June 13, 2008
Work and play
We reported last month that Berkley Squires was resigning as Eufaula Parks and Recreation director to take the same position with Homewood.
June 10, 2008
Straughn on the money
Commissioner Frank Straughn spoke about a proposed one-cent sales tax last week.
June 06, 2008
Wonderful readers
We’ll make a deal with you. Please allow us to boast for a minute. As a trade off, we’ll gush about how good you are. Thanks for the cooperation.
June 03, 2008
No reason to gripe
Those supporting a proposed one-cent sales tax increase often state there is very little opposition in the county, and that local residents seem to understand our commission’s plight.
May 30, 2008
Let your voice be heard
Voters going to the polls this Tuesday won’t find an exciting ballot in Barbour County.
May 27, 2008
Time for term limits?
It’s inexcusable that our state legislators – well, actually our senators – require a special session to approve an education budget.
May 23, 2008
There are no winners
We were like our county commissioners this week after learning that Gov. Bob Riley vetoed a tax proposal for Barbour County. We were shocked and stunned.
May 20, 2008
‘TEAM’ work needed
It’s one of the most used acronyms in sports.
May 16, 2008
A school’s new purpose
This time next week, there will be no more Bluff City as we know it. Due to the reconfiguration of Eufaula’s three elementary schools, Bluff City will no longer serve as a K-5 school.
May 12, 2008
Stewardship needed
You’ll be paying a penny more in sales tax within a few months.
May 09, 2008
Living a life you love
Jim Bradley talked about something more important than a six-figure salary Tuesday night.
May 06, 2008
Fantastic Friday
Wow, what a day.
May 02, 2008
Welcome home, heroes
They won’t tell you they’re heroes.
