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Time to stop the insanity

OPINION — "Free Markets" would solve this quagmire regarding "legal" medical Cannabis. The Alabama Legislature had an opportunity in the 2024 Legislative Session to resolve this dilemma and chose not to do so, while the sick, suffering and dying citizens of Alabama...

Letter to editor

Reader urges: Vote for democracy July 4th, 1776: Some say that is the greatest day in American history. I might not necessarily agree, but I think the greatest system of government was established. My ancestors were not included at that time, but later the 13th...

Op-ed | June 27, 2024

The miracle of Alabama’s Helen Keller BY JAMES PATTERSON OPINION — The anniversary of Helen Keller’s birthday is June 27. Born in Tuscumbia, Keller (1880-1968) was admired around the world.Though deaf and blind, she learned to speak several languages, authored several...

Op-Ed | June 20, 2024

Albert Patterson: A Man for All Seasons BY JAMES PATTERSON OPINION — Seventy years ago, Phenix City lawyer and Democratic candidate for Attorney General Albert Patterson was assassinated. On Friday, June 18, 1954, Patterson was in his car near his office when he was...
A Fight Worth Fighting 

A Fight Worth Fighting 

OPINION  — A few months ago, I saw on the news where a biological male MMA fighter began identifying as a woman and started fighting...

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Apocalypse Averted

Apocalypse Averted

OPINION — Do the climate doomsayers ever get it right? It seems there is yet another apocalypse ever on the horizon. I was reminded recently that...

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Letter to the Editor: Should Auburn Overpay Its Employees?

Letter to the Editor:

OPINION —  As beautiful as Lee County is, why does the county not have ordinances in place to not allow personal property or private property...

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