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(On Religion) Signs of growth among young Catholics
For a century, there was one certainty in France: The population was 97% Catholic. That changed in the…
Columns
(Toni Says) Rules for enrolling in Medicare when self-employed are confusing
Dear Toni: I am self-employed with an individual health plan and confused about enrolling in Medicare when I…
Columns
(Column) Springville Happenings
The Springville Police Department has a new addition to its K-9 Unit, Bloodhound Officer Stella. Stella will serve…
Opinion
(Column) Greg Shaw: Steady conservative mainstay on Alabama Supreme Court
Our Alabama Supreme Court is a stellar group. All nine of our Alabama justices are Republicans. They are conservative Republicans…
Opinion
(Column) All About Ashville
Congratulations to the high school track team. They brought home many medals from Lincoln Sectionals. Overall, the girls came…
Columns
(Dave Says) Now’s the time to invest in you
Dear Dave: I’m a sophomore in college studying agriculture business. I grew up on a farm, and recently…
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(Toni Says) Why was I denied enrollment in Medicare Part B?
Toni: On April 1, I went to the local Social Security office to apply for both my Social…
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(Column) Political speculation, happenings
April 15 is traditionally known as the deadline to file your tax return. This time last year, Alabama…
Columns
(On Religion) Where are the Easter movies on major networks?
For more than 50 years ABC, with very few exceptions, has offered “The Ten Commandments” as the network’s…
Columns
(Opinion) In trade war with the US, China holds more cards
When Donald Trump pulled back on his plan to impose eye-watering tariffs on trading partners across the world, there was…