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(Column) Liberal Democrats in Washington fear Katie Britt

Senator Katie Britt has quickly established herself as one of the most effective, well-respected members of the United…

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(Column) Springville Happenings

Elacqua Springville Parks and Recreation announced its new tennis instructor, coach Kristi Elacqua, on May 10. Elacqua specializes…

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(Column) Democrat wins an Alabama House seat

The national media has been keenly interested that a Democrat has been elected to an Alabama House of…

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(Dave says) That’s a pretty good deal

Dear Dave: I’m in college full-time right now, and my parents have been generous enough to pay for…

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(Column) Springville Happenings

Tuffy the Tiger stopped by SMS to hand out donated cookies to staff and teachers for Teacher Appreciation…

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(Column) Trump, Biden and why the regal presidency perpetually disappoints voters

What the nation will most need from the presidency in 2025 is less of it. But both the…

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(Column) All About Ashville

Last week was National Correctional Officers week. To paraphrase the Bible, greater love has no man than he…

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(Toni says) Please simplify Medicare’s enrollment process

Toni: I need to make the right Medicare decision because I turn 65 in August and have not…

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(Column) Sen. ‘Coach’ Tuberville is quietly effective

As the end of 2023 was approaching, the U.S. Senate had ignored the custom to adjourn around Thanksgiving…

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(Dave says) Which comes first?

Dear Dave: My wife and I have three young daughters. Is there a Baby Step for weddings? We…