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....
I’ll be waiting

I’ll be waiting

By Wendy Hodge My son is missing. Not in the physical sense. He still lives in the same town, as far as I know, though I haven’t laid eyes on him in...

read more
Death of a Scrabble player

Death of a Scrabble player

Help me. I am going to die. I’m not sure how exactly I got locked in this bathroom, it all happened so fast. I can’t remember much. All I know is...

read more
Love Does…

Love Does…

By Bradley Robertson Love is patient, love is kind. - 1 Cor. 13:4 Last week, we celebrated the holiday of love, Valentine’s Day! As per the times...

read more
Tax credits boost your refund

Tax credits boost your refund

By Justin Smith Tax credits are different, and often more valuable, than tax deductions because they are actual reductions in your income tax due....

read more
Living out the story

Living out the story

By Bruce Green Submission is a word that is offensive to many. It speaks of oppression, abuse and other relational evils. Unfortunately, there’s too...

read more