Why Were Streets Not Sanded? Where Was Andy?

Readers in all cities, especially Florence, have asked us why more was not done to prepare roads for the 8" of snow. It had been predicted days in advance. Florence citizens were particularly unhappy. Many main arteries went untouched by anything even resembling a snowplow.

Municipal elections are still two years away. Think about what you want your hometown to be. It won't simply morph into something better. You have to vote to replace the dead weight. Ask our Florence Detective (flodetective@gmail.com) some questions about city problems. He's working to make a better Florence, and so should you be.

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There are two important dates coming up. The first applies to our state only. In three days, barring a judge's order, Alabama will execute former Florence resident Kenneth Smith. The State will use a new method...or try to. The world will be watching. You need to decide how you feel about the death penalty. Admittedly, Smith is no poster boy for abolishing such punishment. We all need to pray about this.

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