Editorials
(Editorial) Get a car and booster seat check
In 2021, 710 children under age 13 were killed in passenger vehicle crashes in the United States and…
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Editorial: Newspapers inextricably tied to liberty
In a perfect democracy, the people would always have a voice. A perfect government would always put in…
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Our view: Opening your government: Meetings and deliberations
Our state’s Open Meetings Act was passed, according to the Alabama Press Association, “with the purpose of ensuring…
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Our view: There’s no place like home — for grads
The graduation season is upon us. It is a time when our local and regional high schools will…
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Our view: To protect, to serve, to risk death for our community
Many of us noted that flags on government buildings were at half-staff Monday. A recent meeting with Alabama…
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Editorial: Advance space exploration can be achieved with moon mission announcement
The U.S. is going back to the moon! NASA recently named the four astronauts who will fly around…
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Our view: A dangerous proposal
Politicians in Montgomery are considering legislation that would allow local governments to post legally mandated public notices on…
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Column: We should all be angry about Dadeville shooting
My name is Kaitlin Fleming Hoskins. You’ve seen my byline appear in this paper for the last couple…
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Our view: Government transparency now under local attack
Public notices serve a crucial function in keeping residents and taxpayers informed about the activities of governments. These…
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Our view: HB106 bucks your right to know
Let’s begin with a simple question: When is the last time you visited your municipal government’s website? Or,…