SELECTED CLIPS
an archive of material published in the
Alexandria Gazette Packet
written by
MICHAEL LEE POPE
CRIME AND THE COURTS
A memorial to Lawrence Sims in the 800 block of Montgomery Street. (Michael Lee Pope/Gazette)
Fifth Murder Marks End of the Year
Inner City housing project becomes murder scene a second time.
January 5, 2006
Jones Trial Ends in Hung Jury
Commonwealth builds case on eyewitness testimony.
September 1, 2005
Arlandria Nights Heat Up
International melting pot swelters with crime.
July 21, 2005
Alana Sentenced to 44 Years
Victims speak in court.
June 30, 2005
Homicide Justified
Commonwealth attorney determines Barber's death was legal response.
June 30, 2005
A Complicated Man
Different people saw Lewis Barber differently.
May 6, 2005
Kluttz Pleads Guilty
Ringleader of kidnapping plot strikes plea agreement.
April 28, 2005
Victim's Friend Arrested for Murder
Suspect is arrested while leaving funeral.
March 18, 2005
EDUCATION
John Porter (Louise Krafft/Gazette)
Computers On Every Lap
Laptop computers bring controversy.
September 1, 2005
Seniors Bid Farewell
Patriot Center hosts graduation.
June 30, 2005
21 Years To Get Out of High School
John Porter was an administrator with a human touch.
June 30, 2005
Trading State For T.C.
How Kerry Donley became the new athletic director at T.C. Williams.
June 10, 2005
HISTORY
Return to War
Reliving the Civil War at Fort Ward's Camp Day.
June 27, 2005
Jefferson Celebrates His Inauguration
Gadsby's Tavern hosts a reenactment of Jefferson's 1805 inaugural banquet.
March 18, 2005
OBITUARIES
Kelley Swanson, left, with friends.
Family's Loss; Community's Loss
Recalling Kelley Swanson's tenacious spirit, on the field and off.
July 7, 2005
Remembering Sgt. Verdugo
Teacher copes with losing her husband in Iraq.
June 30, 2005
The Singing Rabbi
Arnold Fink, 69, leaves lasting legacy in Alexandria's Jewish community.
April 7, 2005
VIRGINIA POLITICS
Englin Wins
Grassroots campaign yields victory.
June 16, 2005
Kemler Takes Seat on Circuit Court
After a protracted fight, Alexandria gets its judge.
March 24, 2005
HURRICANE KATRINA
Chris Farley, left, and James Carville
(Louise Krafft/Gazette)
Running for Relief
James Carville inspires fundraising effort.
September 8, 2005
Reaching Out
City government reacts to Katrina.
September 8, 2005
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