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Editorials: Storms

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By Collin R. Gaston - bio | email

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  • Thursday, May 23 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:20:04 GMT
    Anyone who takes advantage of one of Alabama's most treasured assets – the elderly – should face swift and steep consequences.  Thanks to a bill passed in the final hours of most recent legislative session that
    Anyone who takes advantage of one of Alabama's most treasured assets – the elderly – should face swift and steep consequences.  Thanks to a bill passed in the final hours of most recent legislative session that

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:20:08 GMT
    The horrific tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma this week bring back all too familiar memories for Alabamians as memories of April 27, 2011 are still fresh in many minds. When Alabamians were in need
    The horrific tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma this week bring back all too familiar memories for Alabamians as memories of April 27, 2011 are still fresh in many minds. When Alabamians were in need

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:20:04 GMT
    In my editorial on Tuesday I chided our legislators for being the last state to pass a no-brainer  bill legalizing home brewing.  Today I want to challenge them to be one of the first states to pass another no-brainer;
    In my editorial on Tuesday I chided our legislators for being the last state to pass a no-brainer  bill legalizing home brewing.  Today I want to challenge them to be one of the first states to pass another no-brainer;
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MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) -

Last week marked an historic week of severe weather and tragic loss of property and life in Alabama. Currently there are a reported 200+ deaths in Alabama attributed to the violent storms and tornadoes.

Our hearts go out to all that have been affected by the horrific weather events thus far in 2011. It is at these times the fragility of life and the perspective on those things that we should hold most dear come clearly into focus.

No one deserves to suffer such loss, but when unimaginable events like this take place agencies such as the American Red Cross, local blood banks or the Alabama Emergency Management Agency are ready to help. Contact these agencies today if you are in need of assistance or want to support their efforts to help our fellow Alabamians in need.

The people of Alabama are strong and resilient. Now is the time we need to draw upon this resiliency as we pull together for our friends, family and neighbors in their time of need.

You will all be in our prayers and we will get through this.

We welcome your feedback.

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