Opinion


Editorials, Opinion
April 8, 2026
Four astronauts on NASA’s Artemis II mission are on the seventh day of a 10-day test flight around the Moon and back. That’s something that hasn’t bee...
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Protect local deposits which power growth
Columnists, Opinion
April 8, 2026
Most conversations about new digital payment tools often miss a crucial reality: When money exits community bank deposits, local lending is directly i...
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Meeting highlights service, awards
Columnists, News, Opinion
HERE AND NOW
April 8, 2026
Members of the GFWC Book Lovers Study Club reported more than $2,700 was raised for community causes, and the chapter received multiple awards during ...
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NIL era has become a complete disaster
Columnists, Opinion
April 1, 2026
The modern NIL era is a complete disaster. Players walk away from contracts just to chase a new shiny opportunity. Coaches are left begging their alum...
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Editorials, Opinion
April 1, 2026
Spring is officially here, having arrived last week. The days are longer than the nights, the temperatures are rising — along with the pollen count — ...
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Still waiting for rural ambulance answers
Columnists, Opinion
March 25, 2026
Rural Alabama has been waiting decades for access to affordable health services — and despite the empty promises of a bill funneling millions of dolla...
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GFWC focuses on Alzheimer’s
Columnists, Opinion
HERE AND NOW
March 25, 2026
The GFWC Book Lovers Study Club focused on Alzheimer’s awareness during its March meeting at Russellville First Baptist Church. Alzheimer’s disease gr...
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News, Opinion
March 18, 2026
Kyle Senkbeil knew from the start there was really no chance the Alabama High School Athletic Association would replay six state semifinal basketball ...
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Who defines professional competence in Alabama?
Columnists, Opinion
March 18, 2026
I recently reviewed an extraordinary student paper. The student analyzed a proposed state policy, determined it conflicted with our profession’s ethic...
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