Bob Stickley, Columnists, Opinion
Having lived here now for 38 years, I have seen many changes to our fair city. Most recent is the new city hall, which just went into operation under ...
Bob Stickley
Bob Stickley, Columnists, Opinion
by Staff Reports
June 5, 2010
After 28 years of dedicated service to Franklin County, Sheriff Larry Plott says its time to retire. Plott has given his all to bring law and order to...
Bob Stickley, Columnists, Opinion
by Staff Reports
May 22, 2010
Several changes have taken place over the past 31 years since I arrived in northwest Alabama and I’ve seen steady growth on the bypass through the yea...
Bob Stickley, Columnists, Opinion
by Staff Reports
May 15, 2010
With summertime just beginning there are many good things to do in our county as we are looking forward to a very busy summer season.
Bob Stickley, Columnists, Opinion
by Staff Reports
May 1, 2010
Recently I came upon an incident at our local Wal-Mart store.
Bob Stickley, Columnists, Opinion
by Staff Reports
April 24, 2010
Just south of Russellville off U.S. 43 on Franklin 8, lies one of nature’s natural beauties. It’s located so close to Russellville, Phil Campbell and ...
Bob Stickley, Columnists, Opinion
by Staff Reports
April 17, 2010
It seems there is a story on TV or in the newspaper everyday about someone who has been murdered by a family member. There are stories about mothers, ...
Bob Stickley, Columnists, Opinion
by Staff Reports
January 1, 2010
One of the most interesting trips I have taken was to Auburn, Calif. My brother and his wife, who both worked at Stanford University, lived in Palo Al...
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