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What dreams may come eventually

I suffer from what I can best describe as insomnia. Part of the problem is my waking up late on some mornings, especially on the ... Read more

From the Statehouse

Believe it or not the 2012 election season is upon us. The legislature, in a cost-savings measure last year, moved our primaries up to March ... Read more

Where is the common courtesy?

Things are most certainly different today than they were 50 years ago in terms of the way people treat one another, but I’ve noticed recently ... Read more

Choice to fund education will impact state economy

There is no great secret to improving education in Alabama. We have an impressive track record of raising student achievement by developing our own programs ... Read more

Classic rock will never leave my playlist

I was watching the NFL playoff divisional games two weekends ago. The Ravens’ stadium music guy played Machinehead by Bush, Even Flow by Pearl Jam ... Read more

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What dreams may come eventually

I suffer from what I can best describe as insomnia. Part of the problem is my waking up late on some mornings, especially on the ... Read more

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Thanks to those who helped out with PC Christmas

Phil Campbell Christmas was founded on June 28, 2011 as a small Facebook event that grew into a group. We had 73 children officially in ... Read more

Music a vital part of child’s education

As an abused child, who grew up in a poor family, music literally turned my life around. It later gave me a profession and helped me ... Read more

Secondhand smoke truly harmful to children

I was surprised to see the Nov. 24 letter, "Secondhand smoke danger is a myth," which published in the Mobile Press-Register. I am a pediatrician, so ... Read more

Now is the time for smokers to drop habit

The American Cancer Society will celebrate the 36th Great American Smokeout on Nov. 17. For millions of American smokers, there’s never been a better time ... Read more

Improved Internet service needed to keep Franklin County industrially competitive

A significant part of the mission of the Franklin County Economic Development Authority is to work with state and local government and service companies to ... Read more