http://www.njeffersonnews.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:20:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/edtitorial/local_story_184172109.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/edtitorial/local_story_184172109.html Although the name has been a topic of concern, we are happy to announce that we are sure her last name will be Pelkey. That is the only sure aspect of this child’s name that we have ironed out. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:15:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/edtitorial/local_story_184171607.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/edtitorial/local_story_184171607.html The BWWB has always taken the necessary steps to deal with unprecedented water shortages and has been successful in meeting its customers’ needs. One critical step is to request customers’ cooperation. During last year’s drought, the BWWB requested customers’ cooperation and they responded. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:53:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/edtitorial/local_story_179155301.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/edtitorial/local_story_179155301.html What makes an athlete successful? Talent, coordination, the ability to deal with pressure? Sure all those things help, but the majority of successful athletes got their day in the sun because they worked hard and developed their natural abilities. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:55:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/edtitorial/local_story_177165529.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/edtitorial/local_story_177165529.html By now, the cat’s out of the bag — Kenny Clemons has decided he will not seek a fourth term as the mayor of Gardendale. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:54:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/edtitorial/local_story_177165441.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/edtitorial/local_story_177165441.html While typing in the information for our community calendar and the community news in the paper, I was noticing all of the vacation bible schools that are offered to the children of our area. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:43:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/edtitorial/local_story_177164709.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/edtitorial/local_story_177164709.html Because so many teams are playing the spread, some positions seem to be disappearing from sight. One of these is the position of fullback. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:33:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/edtitorial/local_story_175113358.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/edtitorial/local_story_175113358.html You know, I should sue Cadi Oliver. Yes, I should take her to civil court and sue her for my wife’s pain and suffering. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:11:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/edtitorial/local_story_171141234.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/edtitorial/local_story_171141234.html Moving across the parking lot to 1110 Main Street won’t change anything about the people who work here or the job we do. We’ll just be doing it in different surroundings. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:10:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/edtitorial/local_story_171141132.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/edtitorial/local_story_171141132.html This past week has been a vivid reminder of how much I hate moving. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:09:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/edtitorial/local_story_163150928.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/edtitorial/local_story_163150928.html There has been a lot of speculation about who may get the respective vice presidential nod. However, if I may be so bold, let me throw another name into the pot: Adam Smith. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:07:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/edtitorial/local_story_163150818.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/edtitorial/local_story_163150818.html Things like this plague my mind some times. You may think it’s strange, but it’s a good thing to wonder why sometimes. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:54:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/edtitorial/local_story_163135450.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/edtitorial/local_story_163135450.html To say the softball talent in the North Jefferson area is loaded would be a major understatement. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:18:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/edtitorial/local_story_156101941.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/edtitorial/local_story_156101941.html If I were running for re-election or if I were seeking to run for office, I’d probably take the following steps: Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:17:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/edtitorial/local_story_156101820.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/edtitorial/local_story_156101820.html This past week I was thinking about the amount of time that American people spend at their offices. We spend at least 40 hours a week with our co-workers. We eat lunch with them, talk to them and share the details of our lives with each other. Tue, 27 May 2008 18:35:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/edtitorial/local_story_148183615.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/edtitorial/local_story_148183615.html I thought I’d throw some random highlights and tidbits at you that you may take however you’d like.