The Clarke County Democrat Podcast
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The Clarke County Democrat Podcast
It is time to ask why this keeps happening
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In nearly 45 years in the media business — including 33 years in newspapers — one thing I have always dreaded is covering tragedies in our communities. As our newspaper group has grown across South Alabama, I now find myself covering painful stories throughout the region. No matter where they happen, it never gets easier. Back in the days before I had enough reporters, I often had to go out and cover wrecks myself. I can remember praying for the victims before I ever arrived on the scene. Many times, I did not know their names or even the outcome,...