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Short-term funding no way to govern

By MARTHA ROBY Last week negotiations continued on a comprehensive appropriations bill to fund the government. In order to prevent a government shutdown and give ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, April 29, 2017 1:01 am

Guest columnist

We need to safeguard the ‘public’ in public office

By LEE HAMILTON Our representative democracy depends on voters developing discriminating judgments about policies and politicians. They can’t do that if vital information is withheld ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, April 18, 2017 11:36 pm

Religion

Easter story is a challenge for us to go, tell

By Laura Ashley Harper Just this morning I went by Walmart to grab a few things for the days ahead and as I was checking ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, April 15, 2017 1:32 am

Religion

In Palestine, it must have looked like the end

By CINDY HOWARD It is the day before Easter. All around us, the egg hunts have begun, Easter decorations have been up for weeks, and ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, April 15, 2017 1:29 am

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Cousin shares Taylor’s impact on life

Editor’s note: Brodie Maddox wrote this essay about Taylor Kelley for Candy Parker’s English class at Andalusia Junior High School. Kelley died in a wreck ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, April 15, 2017 1:22 am

Guest columnist

Timely trip to visit NATO allies this week

By MARTHA ROBY The last few weeks have seen a great deal of activity around the globe, on both the military and diplomatic fronts. As ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, April 15, 2017 1:19 am

Religion

The Final Words of Christ

By R.A. Mathews The dying thoughts of any man are significant but much more so when they belong to Christ. Jesus made seven statements on ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, April 14, 2017 7:21 pm

Guest columnist

House bill would add cell-phone filter

By Taylor Dawson Alabama legislators plan on forcing your mobile phone company to block illegal content on your phone, then forcing you to pay $20 ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, April 8, 2017 1:50 am

Religion

Madsen: We should use loving words

By BOB MADSEN Sticks and stones, goes the old saying, may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. It is a saying that ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, March 18, 2017 9:25 am

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It’s your right; it’s your business

By Jim Zachary Every action of government is your business. Every document held in government halls is your piece of paper. Every penny spent by ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, March 15, 2017 1:03 am

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