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Writer shares thoughts on gloomy morn

It’s a gloomy Tuesday morning. There is a misty rain falling and a cool, moving toward cold, breeze coming out of the east. We’ve had ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, February 20, 2019 1:25 am

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Father/daughter event memories last lifetime

Where is it? “Under my bed is where I put it,” I say heading into my bedroom. “It’s in a plastic storage box.” Now, I’m ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, February 13, 2019 2:05 am

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Expert has alien theories, writer does, too

So there is this one guy who thinks there are aliens out there, and not the ones our president thinks we need to build a ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, February 6, 2019 2:55 am

Obituaries

Obituary for Thurs., Jan. 31, 2019

JACK C. ODOM Mr. Jack C. Odom, age 78, of Andalusia, passed away on Mon., Jan. 28, 2019, at his residence. A graveside service will ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Thursday, January 31, 2019 12:57 am

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Don’t give up hoping for snow this year

Well the snow that was expected was pretty much a no-show. A few flakes fell west of us, but it was not exactly a winter ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, January 30, 2019 9:25 am

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Adults, not teens, at fault in harassment

This is a column I sat with, chewed on, meditated about and tried my best to find a reason not to write it. Ah, but ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, January 23, 2019 12:47 am

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Don’t eat chicken from road? We needed that

Sometimes in the midst of news stories that make us want to shout in anger and frustration at the person speaking to us on screen, ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, January 9, 2019 1:28 am

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New Year brings 365 possibilities; slow down and recognize them

The old year rolled out as a new one raced in to fill the void. Sure seems the months between the beginning and end pass ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Tuesday, January 1, 2019 2:51 am

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If you squint, you might spot the elves

It is foggy this morning and that is just the kind of weather elves love. Sometimes, if I squint really hard, I think I see ... Read more

by Nancy Blackmon, Wednesday, December 19, 2018 1:52 am

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‘Tis the season to fall in love with holiday

It’s the time of year when the world falls in love… I love that song, “The Christmas Waltz.” When I hear it, I think about ... Read more