Small Town Political Gazette 12/20/07

gazette logo 3St. Clair News-Aegis – Immigration: Looking Deeper. Article presents interviews with local leaders about the issue. Related article at the Hartselle Enquirer.

Dothan Eagle – Newton man found guilty of obstruction, re-arrested. Article tells the story of Derrill Speller, who was convicted of obstruction for removing water board records, his subsquent arrest for the felony of intimidation of a witness and his belief of governmental misconduct in the town of Newton.

Gadsden Times – Council controversy continues. Selection of a school board member continues to roil the waters in Gadsden.

Opelika-Auburn News – Race card unnecessarily played. An editorial about the recent defacement of a Civil War Monument in Montgomery.

North Jefferson News – Council tables land measure. Articles show effective grass roots action.

Brewton Standard – ADEM changes sought. Two groups seek to have ADEM’s authority over hazardous waste revoked.

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