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Opinion
A box on their heads, por favor?
“It feels so good to just be with y’all,” my friend Karen told a group of us recently. “I don’t have to be fake Karen. ... Read more
He’s devoted to Petite LeZard
Years ago, when my husband piddled in his workshop, a lizard began showing up fairly close to him. He was so fascinated with the creature ... Read more
Committee failed to protect poor borrowers
In one of the few bipartisan efforts of Alabama’s 2013 legislative session, proposed reforms to predatory lending appeared to be gaining traction. HB 320 by ... Read more
We know we live in great place
A recent report from the Alabama Policy Institute shows that Fairhope earned the top ranking as the state’s most business-friendly city. Fairhope was followed by ... Read more
We’ll have to tax something
The 2013 legislative session is heading into the homestretch. Balancing the State General Fund Budget will again be the paramount problem this year as they ... Read more
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Opinion Columnists
Why should we care about pot?
By SUSAN SHORT Communities that care about IQ levels and academic achievement need to oppose marijuana initiatives. Why? Marijuana use lowers IQ. Data from the ... Read more
We’ll need caffeine at early meetings
Members of the county commission got a little cross-ways with each other Thursday night in a vote to determine when they’ll hold meetings. When the ... Read more
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Letters to the Editor
Thanks for support of annual Picnic
The Luncheon Pilot Club of Andalusia would like to thank all who helped in any way to make our “Picnic on the Square” such a ... Read more
DWM should rank behind Star, Heart
To the editor: Military veterans everywhere support the practice of recognizing with formal decorations the brave men and women serving our great nation, but a ... Read more | 1 comment
Thanks for hospitality; we’ll be back
With heartfelt gratitude, the United Voices of Western Inspirational Singers (UVOWIS) thanks you with uplifted hearts for your support and hospitality during our 2013 Southern ... Read more
Couple supports Tebow bill
To the editor: We are writing in response to your editorial published on March 16, 2013, entitled “Senate Shouldn’t Pass Tebow Bill.” In that column, ... Read more | 2 comments
The Reality of Supremacy
Last Thursday marked the end of February which is a month that has been deemed an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of African Americans ... Read more
