Opinion & Policy

While our continent has been peopled by many tribal nationalities for millennia, our nation, as we know of it today, with written law and civil rights, had the planting of its seed with the establishment of Jamestown and the Colony of Virginia in 1607. From there, more and more colonies were established by the British.…

Dear Buzzy the Buzzard, You recently wrote about gun control. I fully understand the intent expressed in that column. We do need to rethink the way we address gun control. Unlike many in the public eye you allowed emotion to control your thoughts. When Cain killed Abel was the rock to blame? As humans we…

Op-Ed by Alabama Press Association   Newspapers have a long history of serving as watchdogs for their communities, holding local officials accountable and shining light on issues that might otherwise go unnoticed. Requiring government bodies to continue to print public notices in newspapers is a key step in ensuring that these important watchdog functions are…

  This has been one of the most trying weeks I can remember in quite a while. I have felt like I was unattached to the world and just couldn’t find my footing. I’m still struggling this week, too. I have been forced to recognize my addiction to the news – and I mean INSTANT…

  We are now just past the halfway point of the current session of the Alabama Legislature. While there has been a lot accomplished, there is still a lot to do. Lawmakers deserve praise for passing several pieces of needed legislation. Specifically, a bill that would require mandatory minimum sentences for trafficking of fentanyl and…

  Sorry I missed last week’s newspaper, but I was at Dauphin Island celebrating Thor Wilson’s birthday! His parents, Ran and Terry, always plan a great party for him, and this year was no different. We had a hodge podge of others joining us so we spent time with both old and new friends. Thor’s…

From 2013 to 2018, Joseph Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, is alleged to have attempted to sell influence to his father, and thus the United States government, in Ukraine with support from China. Over the course of his time there, Hunter Biden took in about $11 million in total. Today, “We the People” of these United…

  This Alabama legislative session one of the bills on track for debate is one that would ban promoting certain divisive topics related to race, sex, or religion in all public schools, colleges and state agencies. This is the second year Alabama lawmakers have considered this legislation to prevent critical race theory from being taught to…

  Dear Editor, As I drove through the Rockford Cemetery, these miniature flags stood out against the old weathered monuments of long ago. Thanks to the ones or group responsible for this historic gesture. But there is one grave that 99.9 percent of the people in Rockford have never seen. It also has a flag…

Open letter to young Alabamians   Dear Young Alabamians, I don’t know you personally, but I don’t need to know you to care about you. I am concerned that so many of you are dying or seriously wounded. I want to help, but I realize I can’t without understanding; and the best way for me…