Opinion

Walking down the hallways at Russellville, watching students head back to school has flooded my mind with many memories of my years as a Golden Tiger....

Well another year has come and gone and the annual Watermelon Festival will soon be upon us — August 20-21 as a matter of fact. This is probably one o...

Monday is the day many local students dread — the start of the school year. Kindergartners will begin their long journey of the education experience w...

On Aug. 3, I drove to Russellville. I walked up and down Main Street and several side streets. I saw most of the business establishments were Hispanic...

Both political parties see the glass as being half full. Unfortunately for members of Congress, they do not elect themselves and many voters see the g...

With the mercury pushing into the high 90s each day, it is hard to believe that for most Alabama families, the start of school is right around the cor...

There is an old saying that nothing is certain except for death and taxes. While that is usually true, Alabama residents will get a break from the tax...

When I attended grade school, I remember still celebrating the summer months until late August. I know there are some folks who are older than I am re...

Over 14 years ago Chris Ozbirn envisioned a place where historic records of Franklin County could be preserved and housed for future generations — a p...

Residents across the county are stepping up to help out local schools. This sacrifice and community spirit will benefit students for years to come. By...