Opportunities will still be around even in recession
      Will the U.S. Economy really fall into a recession as many fear? Certainly the implosion of the mortgage industry is sending large ripples throughout the rest of the economy, but what does that ultimately mean for us here in Thomasville?
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Riley wants $7 million to oust Dems
By Bob Martin
      Gov. Bob Riley wants to rid the state legislative halls of Democrats and he is leading the charge to raise $7 million to start the job in the 2010 elections.
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From the Editor's Desk
Say so long to the snow
Arthur McLean
      Well, maybe my days of a political prognosticator aren't over yet. Just last week I wrote about Fred Thompson's campaign, or lack thereof and how things weren't going anywhere. Just this week, Thompson announced his withdrawal from the Republican primary. So maybe my track record's not so bad. Al...
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Ramblin' Roses and Flyin' Bricks
Plenty to worry about
The late Earl Tucker
      January 18, 1956 With prospects bright for peace and prosperity in 1956 it seems that everybody should be down right happy. There's such a spirit of optimism in the air that you have to look mighty hard to find anything to worry about. It can be found, though, if you keep searching.
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