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As the proud son of a farmer who logged and owned his own saw mill, I have a deep respect for the farmers who work hard to make a living and provide for their families. And as the leader of Mt. Zion ...

A Sept. 18 column from Rev. Jimmy Melvin at Mt. Zion AME Zion Church raised concerns about potential pollution from nearby farms — but he isn’t telling the full story. When church leaders first began ...

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Note: This story has been updated to correct a typo. A Sept. 18 column from Rev. Jimmy Melvin at Mt. Zion AME Zion Church raised concerns about potential pollution from nearby farms — but he isn’t ...