OUR VIEW
Level heads in charge of debate
      More groups and organizations are wading into the debate over alcohol sales in Thomasville. And so far, when it comes to the organizations making statements, they've been well thought out and worded on both sides. We're glad to see that level heads appear to be in control of the debate right now....
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From the Editor's Desk
Quilts come back home
Arthur McLean
      Well, shortly after she filed suit Lucinda Pettway Franklin got her quilts back from the family that "borrowed" them two years ago. Franklin claims the quilts were made by her grandmother, one of the famous Gee's Ben quilters.
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Ramblin' Roses and Flyin' Bricks
Free advice not worth it
The late Earl Tucker
      July 3, 1957 Years ago every small town had a sort of self-appointed municipal philosopher and advisor, whose duty, he thought, was to promote peace, harmony, health and financial security for all the people. He gave advice freely, which was about what it was worth. You don't see them anymore. T...
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Siegelman needs to serve time
By Bob Martin
      As tears rolled down his cheeks Don Siegelman told the federal judge about to sentence him that he was "not a perfect person, but I am a good person. I have made mistakes, I have done some stupid things and some dumb things.
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