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Libertarians Get A Bigger Profile After Ballot Access Granted

OPINION — BY GREG MARKLEY Ballot access means not “crashing the gates” but being a factor in state elections. Libertarians often vote with the GOP, but now they can proudly pull the level for candidates in their own party. Although close races between Democrats and...

Grateful For Young Helping Hands

Beth Pinyerd, Classroom Observer As we enter this season of November, in which we can celebrate the whole season in gratitude, I drive down the streets of Opelika and out in the county and am awed by the beautiful autumn colors this year. It will take your breath...

Fried Chicken

By SEAN DIETRICH I was driving. I was hungry. I had to pull over because I was about to eat my own steering wheel. The Tennessee autumn was in full swing. I had a long way left to go. I found a meat and three in a strip mall. Lots of trucks in the parking area. You...

Today’s Headlines

By WENDY HODGE If you’re like me, the news is both a blessing and a curse. Every morning I weigh the desire to know what’s happening in the world against the certain sense of pessimism the news is sure to leave me with. It’s a struggle. Curiosity wins out today, and...
Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

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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No, no-nude playboy

No, no-nude playboy

By Hardy Jackson On occasion, I have written about efforts by preachers and politicians to predict a coming catastrophe that will destroy us all....

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Tax code favors homeowners

Tax code favors homeowners

By Justin Smith The real estate market continues to be incredibly hot, with Lee County placing second only behind Baldwin County for the fastest...

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He cares for you

He cares for you

By Bruce Green “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” These words from Peter come on the heels of his call for us to humble...

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