OPINION: My Thoughts
BART MOSS
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By Bart Moss
 By Bart Moss  
Published 6:01 pm Tuesday, January 28, 2025

OPINION: My Thoughts

He Says

Monday was Presidential Inauguration Day. I love watching the pomp and formality of the transfer of power. I love watching people who don’t particularly like each other have to bite their tongue, grin and bear it. It is very awkward but fun to watch …

George W. Bush won the day for the best meme with that patented grin of his …

Ivanka and Jared are out, Barron in …

It didn’t take long for Trump to spring to action, signing a flurry of more than 300 executive orders testing the limits of presidential power and the beginning of mass deportations. He is clearly trying to show a difference in energy and leadership from the outgoing administration …

The week ended with Columbia refusing to accept deportation flights from America, Trump declaring 25% tariffs on Colombian imports in response, and Columbia backing down quickly …

Area basketball tournaments will begin this week. Russellville boys will host their boys area tournament while the girls will host Lawrence County on Friday and go to West Point on Monday if they win. The Phil Cambpell boys and girls tournament will be at Mars Hill. Red Bay will host its boys tournament while their girls will go to Sulligent. Covenant Christian will host Belgreen’s and Tharptown’s boys in the area tournament while Belgreen will host the girl’s side of the tournament. Vina’s boys will go to Hackleburg for tournament play while their girls will go to Marion County. Good luck to all …

Alabama is a basketball state now! Auburn is the unanimous top team in the country and beat No. 6 Tennessee in a “rock fight” on Saturday night. The Tigers also hosted ESPN’s GameDay on Saturday. Teams in first place in their conference: Auburn (SEC), Samford (SoCon), UAB (AAC), and Jacksonville State (Conference USA). Teams in second place: Alabama (SEC), South Alabama (Sun Belt) and UNA (Atlantic Sun). Amazing …

Franklin County schools hosted the Love Like Lexi project at Phil Campbell High School on Friday. More than 1,300 students in grades 7 through 12 and employees packed into the PCHS gymnasium for a powerful program that clearly changed some lives. The story a heartbreaking but impactful, awakening students to the voice of suicide, and builds their identity, purpose and self-worth. Live. Lead. Love …

The Franklin County Cattlemen’s Association dinner was held at the A.W. Todd Center on Saturday night, and it was packed. The Cattlemen’s Association is one of the most impactful groups in Franklin County, doing so much good for the county, and especially students where they award dozens of scholarships from their steak sandwich sale every year. And it is the best steak sandwich you will eat …

The Super Bowl is set! It’s a rematch! The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Washington Commanders 55-23 to win the NFC Championship. The Kansas City Chiefs won a thriller over the Buffalo Bills 32-29 to win the AFC Championship … Have a great week!

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