By Hardy Jackson Some time back, a state representative proposed to replace our state song, “Alabama,” with the more familiar, more popular, “Stars...
State songs can be tricky
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Column Articles
Warm up January days with steaming bowls of homemade soup
By Ann Cipperly Steaming, comforting bowls of soup are welcome on chilly January days. While soup is on the menu throughout the year, January is the...
The Boy-Man
By Bradley Robertson When my children were babies, it seemed as though they would stay that way forever. I woke day and night nourishing their...
An Old Man
By Sean Dietrich He stands before his mirror, adjusting his collar, fixing his white hair until it’s just so. He’s thinking of her. She always took...
Guilt, Shame & Grace
By Bruce GreenTeaching Minister at 10th Street Church of Christin Opelika Guilt and shame are two of the most powerful spiritual forces known to...
What Teachers Need Mid-Year
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Ecclesiastes 3:1. Today, many classrooms for young students...
On Inauguration Day, the new vice president and Cabinet bring diversity
By Greg Markley Today, (Jan. 20, 2021) Joseph R. Biden throws off the -elect from his title and becomes U.S. President. In the audience will be more...
Serve comforting, hearty Italian dishes on cold January days
By Ann Cipperly On cold January days, hearty Italian dishes provide comforting meals that everyone in the family will enjoy and savor. Whether it is...
C.J. the town character
By Hardy Jackson Town Characters. They made small towns what they were. Every town had them — people whose actions and antics live on in the public...