By SEAN DIETRICH The hotel lobby is about the size of an aircraft hangar. It’s like a city unto itself. They do things big in Atlanta. There are...
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Inside the Statehouse
The Decibel Level Story OPINION — Those of us who served a long time in the legislature have a lot of stories. I served 16 years from 1982 to 1998...
‘Running Up the Score’ is Done in Politics as Well as Sports
OPINION — Many but not all Auburn and Alabama sports fans dislike “running up the score.” It occurs when a team plays to get added points although...
Pride and Humility: Part Two
RELIGION — Last week we touched on prideful distortion and how it affected people like Pharaoh, Nebuchadnezzar and Herod. But the truth is, most who...
Lord, Have Mercy On Me
By WALTER ALBRITTON RELIGION — Anyone familiar with the life of King David will recall that his usefulness to God sprang from the moment that he...
Making the Grade: El Mariachi Mexican Bar & Grill
By STACEY PATTON WALLACE Back when I was a young girl living with my parents in Alexander City (“Eleck” City to the locals), my Mama would make us a...
Serve Easy, Tasty Pasta Dishes for Early Fall Suppers
By ANN CIPPERLY After such a long hot summer, it was nice to turn the calendar over to September. I have noticed a few leaves with a golden hint in...
Good Ol’ Country Smarts
BY KEITH HUFFMAN GUEST COLUMNIST A bittersweet emotion, nostalgia can inspire a wealth of positive feelings and social connections, as evidenced by...
Five Bucks
By SEAN DIETRICH This is not my story. I am hearing it for the first time, just like you. He is the one who tells it. He is old. He is in a...