Opinion

If you missed managing editor Alison James’ column last week, never fear – there’s still plenty of time to share your Watermelon Festival memories for...

The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred a number of Americans to seek solace in the outdoors. This heightened awareness of the value of our parks and public...

July 30 was World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The United Nations’ aim in creating this day of recognition six years ago was to bring awareness...

I was coming home from work, and one of my favorite songs came on – “Real Things,” written by John Brown and Billy Dean, the country singer of hits li...

My story this week is about a person who made a great impact on our county and state. He was a man of many talents, and he wasted no time in putting t...

Think of someone you would describe as arrogant. What are the traits and attributes possessed by this arrogant person? Hopefully, we would never fit t...

Depending on who you ask, the state’s mask order imposed last week is either the saving grace we’ve all been waiting for or an unconscionable infringi...

Americans are being asked to wear facemasks in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. About 18 states including Alabama are requiring people to ...

These days it sometimes feels like you can’t do anything – at least not without wearing a mask and bathing in hand sanitizer before and after. On the ...

There is a great debate raging across America and Alabama right now. Should schools reopen? If so, how and when? School leaders are under a lot of pre...