Opinion & Policy

Dear Buzzy, While most buzzards use their sense of smell and sight, some only rely on one or the other and an occasional mistake is made by “Buzzy” or even a news columnist. Both senses must be utilized for proper reporting. Let’s set the record straight on one matter which is County Commission minutes under…

  So far this year there have been more than 66 members of law enforcement killed in the line of duty in our country, which is a 51 percent increase from last year. Alabama is not immune and has also tragically seen the murder of police officers this past year. And we almost lost an Alabama…

COVID-19 is technically labeled “Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2,” or “SARS-CoV-2” for short. COVID-19 was first identified in the city of Wuhan, Hubei, China, and the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on January 30, 2020, and a pandemic on March 11, 2020. – The Alpha variant…

Guest editorial by Jimmy Parnell   As the Alabama Farmers Federation concludes its year-long centennial celebration this week, it is a time to reflect on the past, remember those who came before us and rejoice in our accomplishments. It’s also a time for re-commitment to our values and vision. In 1921, Alabama farmers united to…

  When I typed the date on this column I realized how close we are to the end of another year! Thanksgiving is now past, and our eyes are on Christmas and then on New Year’s. When I think of all that has happened in my life this year I can’t believe it has gone…

Celebrated on the fourth Thursday of each November, “Thanksgiving” is a time-honored tradition that dates back to our earliest days upon this continent as settlers. The first “thanksgiving” in what would eventually become the United States was celebrated 411 years ago, at Jamestown, in the British Colony of Virginia in the year 1610. A day…

Special to the News   The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed Sen. Clyde Chambliss for Senate District 30, which covers all or portions of Autauga, Elmore, Chilton, Coosa, and Tallapoosa counties. “Sen. Chambliss is a conservative who believes — as we believe — in family values and a strong work ethic,” said Ricky Cardwell, Coosa…

  While we are now less than six months away from the Republican Party Primary on May, 24, 2022, so far Gov. Kay Ivey does not have a candidate who would appear to mount a serious challenge to her reelection. There have been grumblings from some circles about her conservative credentials and open discussions about who…

  Thank you to those who contacted me about my column last week. I do hope it was able to help someone through a hard day. Like I said, I may have some ideas of what I will write about when I start typing, but sometimes something more important comes out. That’s what happened last…

Dear Editor, I am writing this letter in response to the Tuesday, November 9, County Commission meeting. The amount of disrespect shown to our State Representative Edward Oliver was uncalled for. So very disappointed in Commissioner Unzell Kelley. I know there are times when issues might bring out heated discussion, but that is NO EXCUSE…