On Nov. 5, 2005, Mike and I were married at Orr Street Baptist Church in my hometown of Alexander City, (“Eleck” City to the locals). We married...
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Column Articles
Angel Eyes
The man was ordering a beer from the bartender when I noticed him staring in my direction. “You’re that writer, ain’t you?” he said. That depends....
Whose Praise Do I Value Most?
RELIGION — A verse in the Gospel of John caught my attention. In describing Jewish leaders who believed in Jesus but were afraid to admit it, John...
What is the Most Important Thing?
RELIGION — “The best version of yourself” is a phrase that’s worked its way into just about every corner of our culture. I think it’s fair to...
AHSAA in the News
OPINION — The Alabama High School Athletic Department held its quarterly Central Board of Control Meeting last week in Montgomery. There were...
Stanley Sistrunk Honored For Philanthropic Community Endeavors
BY ANN CIPPERLY For over 42 years, Stanley Sistrunk has been known for his stunning floral designs and stylish taste in home decor at The Flower...
Welcome Back to School Classrooms are Ready
Our summer ends on a sweet note with National Ice Cream Sandwich Day on Wednesday, Aug. 2, and National Watermelon Day on Thursday, Aug. 3. But this...
Inside the Statehouse
Siegelman Meets Big Jim OPINION — We are continuing this week with our summer series on Big Jim Folsom — Alabama’s most colorful governor. Those of...
‘A Republic, if you can keep it’: Israel Struggles to Keep Democracy
OPINION — When Vladimir Putin became Russia’s president in 1999, its constitution allowed presidents for two consecutive terms. But wait? After his...