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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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Listen Linda

Listen Linda

Dec 18, 2018

Linda… Listen, They say it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but lately it’s just been the most stressful. Everyone isbrunning around crazy...

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Listen Linda

Listen Linda

Dec 12, 2018

Linda.. listen, I’m a 31-year-old single girl just living my best life. But something is missing. I’ve been single so long now, I’m not sure how to...

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Poutin’ House

Poutin’ House

Dec 12, 2018

By Hardy Jackson You may recall back when I wrote about dirty political tricks, I mentioned that my Daddy had a Poutin’ House and promised you more...

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Never Forget

Never Forget

Dec 12, 2018

By Lucy Winn Fuller Just before 8 a.m. on December 7, 1941, the first Japanese plane flew over Pearl Harbor. It was the first of nearly 200 that...

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Christmas Dogs

Christmas Dogs

Dec 12, 2018

By Sean Dietrich You are a writer. You open your laptop. You’re inspired today. This means you might write something profound that will change the...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Dec 11, 2018

By Steve Flowers In Alabama political history, the office of Probate Judge was the most powerful and prestigious position. In the old days, in every...

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