Column Articles

Sean of the South | May 9, 2024

A mother's love OPINION — “I am a little old woman who lives in an assisted living facility…” her email began.Her following message was about the length of “War and Peace.” She is a woman who is as sweet as Karo syrup. But—and I mean this respectfully—brevity is not...

Inside the State House | May 9, 2024

Senator/Coach Tuberville is quietly effective OPINION — As the end of 2023 was approaching, the U.S. Senate had ignored the custom to adjourn around Thanksgiving for a month-long Christmas break. Instead, they were working right up to Christmas. Alabama’s senior...

Alter Call | May 9, 2024

The sound of those crutches OPINION — Now that walking is impossible for me without the use of a walker, it helps to remember friends who endured far worse physical pain without complaining. Their example inspires me to cease whining about a minor inconvenience on my...

Studying His Word | May 9, 2024

Friends, followers and community OPINION — Do you recognize where these slogans come from?“Caring is part of our package.”“Find your family at …"Did you guess Jack’s? If so, you only get partial credit because the business’s name is actually Jack’s Family Restaurants....
No Wiggle Room for Prejudice

No Wiggle Room for Prejudice

By WALTER ALBRITTON “You sorry dog!” The use of those insulting words sometimes led to a fist fight when I was growing up. Little did I realize this...

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Snowmen or Sunshine

Snowmen or Sunshine

By Beth Pinyerd Hello March! In my early childhood classroom, this teacher and her students always left a snowman banner up through the middle of...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

By Steve Flowers Kay Ivey Still Favorite to Win Reelection Usually in a gubernatorial year the governor’s race grabs the spotlight. However, with...

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Lost & Found

Lost & Found

By SEAN DIETRICH My wife and I played a game of catch today. We were supposed to be packing because we are in the middle of moving houses. But there...

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Making the Grade: The Hound

Making the Grade: The Hound

By Stacey Patton Wallace As I’ve mentioned before, blessings can be found, even during this almost two-year pandemic. For example, one of the best...

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