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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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Old Songs

Old Songs

Mar 5, 2020

By Sean Dietrich I am in traffic listening to an oldies AM radio station. Extreme oldies. The music coming through my speakers takes me to an...

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Thinking about reverence

Thinking about reverence

Mar 5, 2020

By Bruce Green There’s something about Jesus’ cleansing of the temple that is startling. It seems out of character with Him, but it’s not. It’s...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Mar 4, 2020

By Steve Flowers Our 1901 Alabama Constitution has been rightfully criticized as being archaic. However, it was simply a reflection of the times....

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