Opinion


Columnists, COLUMNS--FEATURE SPOT, Kellie Singleton
by Kellie Singleton 
May 21, 2011
Some people have a capacity to be so selfless and giving it just amazes me. When I was talking to Patty Bullion this week, who is the woman responsibl...
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EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
by Staff Reports 
May 21, 2011
Franklin County’s unemployment rate rose slightly in April, but the area is still well below the state average and that is a good sign for the economi...
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Columnists, Opinion, Steve Flowers
by Steve Flowers 
May 21, 2011
Exactly 60 years ago in 1961 Alabama had nine congressmen and two U.S. senators. All eleven members of our congressional delegation were Democrats. Th...
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Columnists, COLUMNS--FEATURE SPOT, Opinion
by Scot Beard 
May 18, 2011
I understand why parents want unique names for their children, and I can’t fault them for wanting to give their children a moniker that belongs to nob...
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Columnists, Johnny Mack Morrow, Opinion
by Johnny Mack Morrow 
May 18, 2011
It has been three weeks since the historic storms of April 27 when a series of tornadoes wreaked havoc across the state. Most of Alabama was affected,...
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Letters to the Editor, Opinion
by Staff Reports 
May 18, 2011
My wife and I want to thank all the wonderful people who have helped the people of Phil Campbell, other towns and communities that were affected by th...
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COLUMNS--FEATURE SPOT, Kellie Singleton, Opinion
by Kellie Singleton 
May 14, 2011
A few days ago, McDonald’s released the news that they will soon be undertaking a billion-dollar makeover process that will be the biggest store-by-st...
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Columnists, COLUMNS--FEATURE SPOT, Opinion
by Scot Beard 
May 11, 2011
I often try to find the humor in things because life is usually easier if you can have a good chuckle along the way. Some events are so horrific there...
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Columnists, Johnny Mack Morrow, Opinion
by Johnny Mack Morrow 
May 11, 2011
It has been in style to bash government lately. From certain news organizations and talk radio, to a few jokes you’d hear at the local restaurant, the...
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