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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....

Use canned products from pantry for creating variety of easy dishes

Use canned products from pantry for creating variety of easy dishes

Apr 30, 2020

By Ann Cipperly When trying to decide what recipes to feature this week, I thought this might be a good time to use some of the canned foods in the...

The Great Pause

The Great Pause

Apr 30, 2020

By Bradley Robertson It’s been just over six weeks since our lives completely flipped upside down. Schools closed, businesses halted normal...

Publix Figures

Publix Figures

Apr 30, 2020

By Sean Dietrich Ask anyone and they’ll tell you, I’m a Publix man. I don’t shop at other grocery stores very often.The main reason for this is...

Come together to solve problems

Come together to solve problems

Apr 30, 2020

By George McCulloh There have been instances in the world where people were impacted with situations or circumstances that caused them great...

Losing a seat in the U.S. House would hurt Alabama

Losing a seat in the U.S. House would hurt Alabama

Apr 30, 2020

By Greg Markley Frank Boykin of Mobile represented the state’s 1st District in Congress for 28 years. In 1962 he came in eighth in the Democratic...

Poison Prevention

Poison Prevention

Apr 30, 2020

By Bruce Green Near the end of their journey in the wilderness, Israel started complaining—again. It began with them losing their patience, and once...

AHSAA’s governing body implements rule changes

AHSAA’s governing body implements rule changes

Apr 30, 2020

By D. Mark Mitchell The Alabama High School Athletic Association’s governing body, the Central Board of Control and Legislative Council, met last...

Nature greets you early in the morning

Nature greets you early in the morning

Apr 29, 2020

By Beth Pinyerd I love walking my little dog early in the morning! Everything is so peaceful and quiet as the sun rises.Not having to do the typical...

Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Apr 29, 2020

By Steve Flowers Last week, I discussed Alabama’s outstanding leaders in the political arena. This week allow me to share with you some of the...

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