January 7, 2010 RSS feed / Opinions

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Snow in the South: will winter storms bring disappointment, dusting, or snowy deluge?

By KIP BURKE news editor
This week, snow lovers across the South are again standing on tip toes at our winterfrosted windows, waiting for the alleged snowfall that the weatherman has been flapping his gums about all week. I’m a little skeptical. More...

Small towns’ curious names are fascinating link to the past

By LORAN SMITH columnist

CLIMAX – This Decatur county community is right down the road from Attapulgus. Just a few miles farther away is Whigham where they hold the annual rattlesnake roundup. Climax has a population of 297, and At t apulgus boasts 492 residents. More...

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Book Review

The Canal Builders By JULIE GREENE
Reviewed by PEGGY BARNETT

Americans tend to look on the Panama Canal as a marvelous achievement for our society, and to be uneasy that we turned it over to the Panama government. More...