Opinion


This year, let’s resolve to be more involved
Columnists, Opinion
January 14, 2026
OPINION: Every year we make our resolutions, commit to new practices that we expect will make us better people – skinnier, healthier, smarter, richer....
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Neighbors helping neighbors, one soda pop tab at a time
Columnists, Opinion
HERE AND NOW
January 7, 2026
OPINION: Most people don’t think twice about the small aluminum tab on top of a soda can. But those tiny pieces of metal have quietly helped families ...
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Columnists, News, Opinion
January 7, 2026
First the bad news: Vaccination rates for kindergarten children across much of the United States have plunged since the COVID-19 pandemic, according t...
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OPINION: 2025: A year of results for Alabama families
Columnists, Opinion
January 7, 2026
The past year has certainly been a memorable one — and, more importantly, a rewarding one. Beginning the year by leading the Laken Riley Act through t...
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Opinion
by by or is not entire-ly 
December 31, 2025
It was great to see the city of Russellville commit to installing a Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station One, and even more so since the funding came f...
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Club ends year with giving, reflection
Columnists, Opinion
HERE AND NOW
December 31, 2025
The GFWC Book Lovers Club came together at the beautifully decorated home of Patricia and Don Cox for its final meeting of the year, celebrating the s...
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OPINION: A December revolt for change
Columnists, Opinion
December 31, 2025
Imagine going to visit a relative in another country and discovering they had things that your own country did not. Not only were goods available for ...
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Innovate Alabama critical to state’s economic future
Columnists, Opinion
December 24, 2025
Alabama has long been recognized for its success in industrial and manufacturing recruitment. Our state offers aggressive incentives and support to at...
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Opinion
December 24, 2025
The following famous 1897 editorial was written by Francis Pharcellus Church in The Sun newspaper as a response to 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon asking...
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Cultura Garden Club celebrates Christmas
Columnists, Opinion
HERE AND NOW
December 24, 2025
Christmas for Cultura Garden Club members this year meant gathering around a table, sharing food made with care and enjoying the kind of fellowship th...
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