Michele Gerlach's Columns
Eva Jo kept defying odds
March 20, 2010
Three more times before morning, Eva Jo was clinically dead. The telemetry system in the hospital confirmed that both her heart and lungs stopped four times, for periods of four and five minutes. Read story
Forum provides insight into 2010 candidates for governor
Saturday, March 6, 2010
It was fascinating to see them side-by-side, answering or eluding the same questions. Read story
Bingo bill puts county in a quandary
Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010
Interestingly, Covington County is the only county in Sen. Holley’s district that wouldn’t benefit from Bedford’s bill. Houston County has Country Crossings, and neither Coffee nor Dale counties have a bingo amendment. Read story
‘Miss Hazel’ just full of surprises
Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010
Serving on the Andalusia City Council has been an educational experience for the group’s only female member in recent history. Read story
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Gomillion family settled in the Pigeon Creek community
The Gomillion name is presumed to be a derivation of Gmelin or Gamalon. Various records suggest the family originated in the country of France or Germany and later migrated to Holland or Scotland. After several generations, some members of this family immigrated to the United States. Read story
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Enough!
After reading the story Thursday on the front page of The Star-News I was saddened, and then I got mad! (Remembering Christie: Compressed air claimed life of 21-year-old who huffed) This story is just getting too common. When is enough enough? Read story
