Opinion


News, Opinion
March 18, 2026
Kyle Senkbeil knew from the start there was really no chance the Alabama High School Athletic Association would replay six state semifinal basketball ...
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Who defines professional competence in Alabama?
Columnists, Opinion
March 18, 2026
Irecently reviewed an extraordinary student paper. The student analyzed a proposed state policy, determined it conflicted with our profession’s ethica...
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Gardens have their own notes in history
Columnists, Opinion
HERE AND NOW
March 18, 2026
Gardens often carry more history than people realize. That felt especially true this month, as our March meeting and the Liberty Tree ceremony at the ...
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Keeping education first in high school sports
Columnists, Opinion
March 11, 2026
Sports at the high school level are experiencing record participation. It is also experiencing unprecedented pressure. Across the country, young athle...
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Retired educators updated on Overton Farm progress
Columnists, Opinion
HERE AND NOW
March 11, 2026
The Franklin County Retired Educators Association (FCERA) recently welcomed former circuit judge Sharon Hindman Hester to speak about Overton Farm and...
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Columnists, Opinion
March 4, 2026
For years — if not decades — law enforcement, privacy experts and politicians have warned people about sharing too much personal information online. S...
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Tax season brings relief for workers
Columnists, Opinion
March 4, 2026
Americans across the country are preparing for tax season as W-2s make their way to everyone’s mailboxes. People often compare filling out their tax f...
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GFWC clubs support parks system
Columnists, Opinion
HERE AND NOW
March 4, 2026
When our GFWC Book Lovers Study Club met recently, we focused on something that belongs to all Americans -- the National Park Service. Patricia Cox, c...
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Garden club revisits Lewis and Clark expedition
Columnists, Opinion
HERE AND NOW
by By Susie Hovater Malone Columnist 
February 25, 2026
As the 250th celebration of the United States approaches, members of the Cultura Garden club have been revisiting American history through a series of...
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Opinion
February 25, 2026
OPINION: To say Red Bay Mayor Mike Shewbart was caught off guard when we called him Friday regarding the rumors of Tiffin Motorhomes closing its facil...
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