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By Staff August 5, 2001 In 1954, a law was enacted that has had a chilling affect on free speech in churches all across America. The law gave the Inte...
August 2001
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August 13, 2001
By Staff LESLIE LEWIS SCARBROUGH Mason, World War II veteran Services for Leslie Lewis Scarbrough will be held today at 1:30 p.m. at James F. Webb Fun...
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August 12, 2001
TELLING THE STORY Shelby Harris of Decatur has been on the job as a volunteer for The Majesty of Spain exhibition since it opened in March. The retire...
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August 12, 2001
By Staff JENNIFER ELIZABETH LAIRD College Student Services for Jennifer Elizabeth Laird (also known as Jennifer Nicole Lewis) were held Thursday at Wr...
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