Opinions Articles

In the “Game” of Economic Development, We Must Prioritize Industrial Site Development in Order to Win

CONTRIBUTED BYJIMMY RANE OPINION — Economic development, job creation and business recruitment are a top priority for elected officials, community leaders and business leaders like myself who want to see our communities grow and economies thrive. Given the huge...

Alabama Needs a Skilled Fiber Optic Workforce

Alabama Community College System Now Offers Rapid, No-Cost Training to Meet Rising Demand CONTRIBUTED BYSKILLS FOR SUCCESS  MONTGOMERY — Salaries and demand for fiber optic technicians and installers are on the rise, and starting last week, rapid, no-cost...

Local Government Transparency Under Attack

CONTRIBUTED BY ALABAMA PRESS ASSOCIATION OPINION — Public notices serve a crucial function in keeping residents and taxpayers informed about the activities of governments. These government notices let citizens know about impending actions that can affect their lives,...

The Perfect Opportunity to Repeal the Grocery Tax is Before Us; We Must Take Action Now

CONTRIBUTED BY LT. GOV. WILL ANSWORTH OPINION — For all of my adult life, politicians in Montgomery have talked about the need to remove the state sales tax from groceries, but they always find excuse after excuse that prevents them from actually doing it. The...

Letter to the Editor

Here are some solid reasons for re-electing U.S. Senator Doug Jones on Tuesday, November 3. For 2019, Govtrack.us reported “Jones...

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Letter to the Editor

The Libertarian Party of Lee County wants to invite the citizens of Lee County to its first annual convention to help celebrate the Chapter’s first...

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Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

I would like to congratulate Todd Rauch for winning the Ward 5 seat on the Opelika City Council and his wife, Ali, for the dedication she...

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Dear Editor,

September is Suicide Prevention Month and was created so we can be there for each other and take steps to prevent suicide. The American Foundation...

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Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, I am writing to correct a gross error on my part that appeared in your news story that appeared in Vol 12, No. 50 of...

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Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

My name is Robert Lofton and I am running for the Ward 3 City Council seat presently held by Dozier SmithT. I am a retired veterinarian and I...

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Dear Editor:

This summer, sportsmen and women celebrated the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, the most significant conservation legislation in a...

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Letter to the Editor

This November there will four statewide and two local proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot. On behalf of the Alabama Citizens for...

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