Opinion

I can’t imagine what I would have done without Russellville’s band program when I was in high school, so when I talked to Phil Campbell’s band directo...

Next year is a big year in national politics. It is a presidential election year. The candidates are beginning to lineup. They will be testing the wat...

The new GIS system used in Franklin County has already proven its value. Following the tornado in April, county officials were able to assist area res...

Today marks the 42nd anniversary of Neil Armstrong stepping onto the surface of the moon, fulfilling the goal of the legendary Apollo program. It was ...

Alabama has suffered more than its share of natural disasters over the past year. From the worst man made disaster in state history with the BP oil sp...

One of the great things about the form of government in the United States is that it has to answer to voters. When something happens the citizens do n...

As late as 20 years ago Alabama was known as the worst state in America to do business in when it came to lawsuits. We were considered a wild west eve...

The land is cleared and construction should begin soon on the latest business to call Russellville home. Fast-food chain Wendy’s will be opening a fra...

When the tornado first touched down in Phil Campbell on April 27, the conditions were so bad that no one could move around the city and communications...

In early May I remember having a conversation with my friend about the strange weather we have had this year. From numerous snowstorms in the winter t...