Opinion & Policy

  I have been writing this column for quite a while now. It’s called “In my Humble Opinion.” I have shared my opinions on many different topics – local, state and national politics; local events; tourism; new businesses; my personal travels and life experiences; shout outs to other contributors and citizens; calling out other contributors…

  It has now been four years since Alabama state representatives and senators raised the gasoline tax 10 cents per gallon. The tax will now go up another penny this year starting on October 1. Tax dollars from this legislation resulted in more than $344 million for the 2022 fiscal year, which was almost $24…

Op-Ed by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL)   This summer, President Biden traveled across our great country touting the success of what he calls “Bidenomics.” I’ve got news for the president. The American people aren’t buying what he’s selling. Two-thirds of the American people disapprove of Biden on the economy, and three out of four…

    Dear Editor, I would like to thank everyone for their concerns and prayers for my husband. Many of his friends in Coosa County called daily. There were some frightening days, but my friends in Columbus, Georgia, and St. Mary’s Road United Methodist Church prayer warriors and United Methodist Men were there daily praying…

“Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.” (John Adams, 1735-1826) Fact: “A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not…

“Individual rights are not subject to a public vote; a majority has no right to vote away the rights of a minority; the political function of rights is precisely to protect minorities from oppression by majorities.” (Ayn Rand, 1905-1982) “We hold these truths to be self-evident” was written by Thomas Jefferson in our Declaration of…

  We are in the dog days of summer! This heat and humidity are relentless, and I am absolutely NOT a summer person. But, while I am writing this, I’m at Orange Beach with my best buds enjoying a 900-feet lazy river and soaking up the sun. I am, however, looking forward to winter getting…

To the Sorry Person, Who abandoned the mother dog and her puppies north of Rockford. They were not only malnourished, but the condition of their fur and skin showed they had received no care through the time they had been with you – their entire lives up to the time you dumped them and drove…

One of the definitions for tyranny is “unreasonable or arbitrary use of power or control.” A definition for tyrant is “a ruler who is unrestrained by law, or one who has usurped the legitimate sovereignty of others.” We as citizens who live here in these United States now have a federal government that meets the…

  While Alabama lawmakers were in special session this past week, their agenda was set to address only one issue – redistricting. Other important legislation had to wait until the next regular session in February of 2024. But it is not too early to discuss what legislators should consider next year. Considering the increasing number of drug-impaired drivers causing traffic wrecks…