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The Power to Keep Moving Forward When Life is Difficult

By WALTER ALBRITTON Although a brilliant man, E. Stanley Jones used simple word pictures to explain the Christian life. In his popular devotional book, Victorious Living, he described three kinds of Christians: the rowboat type, the sailboat type and the steamboat...

THE ROAD TO SUPER 7 IN BIRMINGHAM

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL Friday night, 64 teams in classes 1A through 6A will compete in the first round of the state playoffs this week. Thirty-two 7A teams will play in the first round Friday night. The AHSAA Super 7 is in Birmingham's Protective Stadium, Dec. 1...

Thankfulness is a Family Affair

By Beth Pinyerd “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Ecclesiastes 3:1. November is recognized for many celebrations such as Peanut Butter Lovers’ Month, National Family Caregivers' Month, National Model Railroad Month...

Inside the Statehouse Jim Preuitt

By Steve Flowers Jim Preuitt, a legendary House member, State Senator and Probate Judge of Talladega County passed away in September at age 86. Jim was one of my best legislative buddies. We came to the legislature together in 1982 and became fast friends. We became...
The Best Gift

The Best Gift

By Lucy Fuller This is going to be difficult to write so please bear with me. I apologize in advance for the rambling as I have a wide array of...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

By Steve Flowers A few last thoughts and observations on our Nov. 6 general elections in Alabama. Our new 55th Governor looked and sounded more like...

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Watching the Game with Daddy

Watching the Game with Daddy

By Hardy Jackson The Auburn-Alabama game was, is and will continue to be. This week, we are heading down to Grove Hill to eat more than we should of...

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THANKS

THANKS

By Sean Dietrich Dear God, It’s me again. Actually, I don’t know what you want me to call you. For all I know, you might prefer to be called...

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My Thankful Shoes

My Thankful Shoes

By Wendy Hodge The leaves have changed, and we are knee deep in an Alabama bipolar episode. One day it’s jacket, gloves and scarf weather, and the...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

By Steve Flowers The only sport that Alabamians enjoy more than Alabama politics is college football. We especially love the Alabama vs. Auburn...

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