Kyle Whitmire: Why the Legion Field Box is so important?

| January 23, 2013 

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Two Jefferson County Commissioner deny a report they’re split over a proposed redistricting plan. But there’s no denying that which district Legion Field ends up in has major political implications. The Birmingham News’ Kyle Whitmire explains.

 

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