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Opinion
Do not be afraid to try new things
The vast majority of my heritage lies in the peoples of Western Europe. Much like my red hair belies, I do indeed have Irish and Scottish ... Read more
Lessons learned should not be forgotten
Most of you reading this column have probably picked up a copy of our “Weathering the Storm” tribute magazine that was inserted in Wednesday’s paper. If ... Read more
Anniversary means a time of reflection
Friday marked the one-year anniversary of one of the most tragic and destructive days in the history of the state of Alabama. Locally this tragedy ... Read more
Never take severe weather lightly
It’s hard to believe that one year ago on Friday, my morning at UNA started off like any other. My roommate and I had looked ... Read more
From the Statehouse
This week marks the one-year anniversary of the devastating tornadoes that struck the state on April 27 of last year. The tornadoes that ravaged the ... Read more
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- Trent Richardson restores some faith in athletes
- It is time to invest in our children’s education
- From the Statehouse
- Pre-K makes our children’s future brighter
- Two outstanding students deserve recognition
Columnists
My television consumption dropped at UNA
Television used to be a big part of my life. If I wasn’t at school or at work when I was in high school, I ... Read more
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Letters to the Editor
It takes a village to raise a child
The S.P.A.N. (Special Programming for Achievement Network) Program of Franklin County expresses sincere gratitude to all the community volunteers and employees that contributed to the ... Read more
Stroke awareness is critical to save lives
Stroke is the fourth-leading killer of Alabamians, claiming nearly 3,000 lives in our state each year. As an advocate for the American Heart Association and ... Read more
Pre-K makes our children’s future brighter
On April 10, 2012, the NIEER (National Institute for Early Education Research) released its annual report ranking Alabama’s First Class Pre-K as one of the ... Read more
Thanks for the support
The Volunteers of the Tharptown Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank everyone who helped to make the recent Cake Walk/Meet the Candidates event an ... Read more
Gas Board should have warned customers
I have been a utility customer for 45 years, but when I got my gas bill my units went down but the rates went up. I ... Read more
