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Dianne Smith: From The Messenger’s Files: Mayor of Briar Hill celebrates 104
In 2019, the Troy Messenger published this story about a birthday celebration for Obie Russell. I had the ...
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Republican legislature posts conservative agenda for 2025
When Republicans finally took control of the Alabama Legislature in 2010, they put a conservative stamp on Alabama’s ...
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Attorney General’s race will be a good one in 2026
Folks, 2026 is shaping up as one of the best political years in memory in Alabama. The Governor’s, ...
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Remembering George McMillan
Former Lt. Governor and State Leader George McMillan passed away Easter weekend in Birmingham. George was 81. McMillan ...
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Josiah Snider
Josiah Snider was a dedicated member of the Little Oak Methodist Church for more than fifty years. He ...
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The new Second Congressional District
The partisan complexion of Alabama’s Congressional delegation has changed from six Republicans and one lone Democrat to five ...
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Alabama’s Rural Hospital Crisis Is a Threat to Health – and Our Economy
By Senator April Weaver Alabama’s rural hospitals are vanishing. This devastating crisis is unfolding in the heart of ...
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Bill raising truck weight limits is a danger to Alabama’s roads, drivers and taxpayers
By Jim Meads, P.E. Alabama has made great strides in improving our roads and bridges thanks to the ...
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Alabama has a host of prominent political leaders under 45
For the casual observer, taking a cursory look at our political leaders reveals that may we have some ...
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Donald Davis gets better with age
Editor’s Note: This column by Doc Kirby first appeared in The Messenger in January 2007. Some might say ...