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(Column) Remembering 9/11

It was 23 years ago on September 11, 2001, when terrorists attacked our country. It was a day…

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Toni Says: Will the Social Security data breach affect my Medicare?

Reader Alert: A recent “Social Security Data Breach” has affected 2.9 billion people worldwide. Be cautious if you…

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(Column) Springville Happenings

Second graders at Springville Elementary learned about math with hands-on lessons on Friday, Aug. 23. The SMS cheerleaders…

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(Column) All About Ashville

Hopefully everyone had an enjoyable Labor Day weekend. Historians disagree about exactly who started the holiday. President Cleveland…

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(Column) Pell City Bulletin

Hello everyone. (Food for thought) Intelligence – the ability to learn. Wisdom – the ability to discern. Thought…

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Armstrong Williams: What did you learn in school, today?

It is an undeniable reality that children are the custodians of our future, destined to shape the world…

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(Book review) From the shelves: Through spring and summer, we now fall into reading

So many books, so little time, so … let’s get to it. Here we offer two dozen titles…

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Outdoor Alabama: Shooting range on target in Shelby County

David Rainer Outdoor Alabama Fortunately, the number of people in Alabama who participate in the traditional outdoor endeavors…

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Dave Says: A ‘heart’ problem

Dear Dave: I’m pretty responsible with finances, but my girlfriend is in a bad situation with her money…

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Steve Flowers: Labor was dominant in post-war Alabama

As we prepare for Labor Day, it reminds me how labor union laden Alabama was during the immediate…