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BY ANNIE CRENSHAW   James E. “Big Jim” Folsom Sr. (1908-1987) served two full terms as governor of Alabama, from 1947 to 1951, and from 1955 to 1959. Like many people in public office, Big Jim Folsom did a few not-so-good things, and he also promoted quite a few good things – though they weren’t…

A Fire Alert remains in effect across the state. The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) issued the burn restriction on Sept. 22 because of the current drought situation, continued lack of precipitation, and high probability of fuel ignition. Since October is historically the state’s driest month, drought conditions are expected to worsen. Weather predictions for the…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Oct. 3, 2023) – It won’t be long before then green summer forests give way to fall foliage featuring shades of yellow, gold, orange, scarlet and crimson. The Alabama State Parks System offers some of the very best places to see the state’s awe-inspiring fall foliage, and there’s still time to plan a…

BY DALE BRANNON   In January 1948, several men officially formed an organization called the Greenville Men’s Camellia Society. The late Aubrey Stabler Sr. was the first chairman of the organization, and the men were committed to planting camellias and beautifying our city. They used camellias to design arrangements at the flower shows. The arrangements…

Editor and publisher Marion County (Kansas) Record   “Newspapers are dead,” a solemn but dubious audience of students heard. “In 10 years, they’ll be gone altogether.” We’ve all heard the grim assessment. But it didn’t come this year, when corporate greed downsized far too many newsrooms. It didn’t come 15 years ago, when social media…

Mt. Moriah Fellowship Church invites you to join them at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8, for the Annual Homecoming and Memorial Service, the only scheduled service of the year. It has been 195 years since this little “Church That Would Not Die” was founded. The church sits on the line of Wilcox and Butler…

The following biography was recently read at the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet Thursday evening, Sept. 14, during the announcement of John Girdley’s selection as Unsung Hero Award.   This year’s Unsung Hero has been a pastor for more than two decades, has served as a continuous volunteer, a devoted husband and father, and…

The following biography was recently read at the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet Thursday evening, Sept. 14, during the announcement of Barbara Middleton’s selection to receive the 2023 Spirit of Greenville Award.   Part of Greenville’s charm is its rich history, beautiful historic homes, churches, and districts, and an abundance of camellia lined streets. Greenville…

BY ANNIE CRENSHAW   Giving highways throughout the United States standard numerical designations was a radical idea in the 1920s. But, as we know, this was growth and progress, and it was inevitable. By the way, a good read about good roads is “Getting Out of the Mud: The Alabama Good Roads Movement and Highway…

The following biography was recently read at the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet Thursday evening, Sept. 14, during the announcement of Dr. Duane Williams selection as Citizen of the Year.   “After 50 years in pediatric health care, one pediatrician has earned more than a few fans – and the respect is mutual. After…