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Opinion

History’s most significant event casts a long shadow

"The Incarnation was a religious hurricane so powerful that it spun off secular tornados that impacted the world in very subtle ways."

Will Sellers

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December 15, 2020

Tuscaloosa mayor closes bars, bar service in restaurants for two weeks

Stuart Bell, president of the University of Alabama, said during a press conference Monday that immediate action was needed if in-person classes are to continue.

Eddie Burkhalter

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August 24, 2020

Chris Lewis announces run for U.S. Congress in 5th District

Saturday, Chris Lewis announced that he is running for Congress in Alabama’s 5th Congressional District. Chris Lewis said, “Service before Self….Three words that embody my beliefs. This simple phrase, a guiding principle of leadership; one that should be recited by elected officials daily. These simple words should drive the members of Congress during their daily … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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April 18, 2019

Retired Air Force Gen. Ed Crowell running for mayor of Montgomery

With over 35 years of service under his belt and multiple military awards, Ret. U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Ed Crowell is running for mayor of Montgomery. Crowell announced his campaign at a press conference on Monday afternoon. He hopes to replace 10-year incumbent Mayor Todd Strange, who has declared this his final term in … Continued

Gabby Dance

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March 26, 2019

Opinion

Supporting our military, repaying our veterans

One of the highest honors from my time in Congress has been the many interactions I’ve had with members of our nation’s armed forces and our veterans. Throughout the long history of the United States, countless Americans have served our country honorably in the military. Many made the ultimate sacrifice. There is no greater way … Continued

Bradley Byrne

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February 4, 2019

Opinion

It’s time to end Veteran’s Day

Forget Veteran’s Day. We need a Veteran’s Month. Every year, as November 11 rolls around, and the parades start slowly marching and the wreaths get laid on graves and everyone seeks out a veteran to thank for their service, I can’t help but think how completely disingenuous it all is. Seriously, it’s noise. Tomorrow, the … Continued

Josh Moon

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November 12, 2018

Opinion

A more patriotic Alabama

The terrorist attacks on September 11 changed the lives of every American, including me, in a million different ways. I remember hearing the news that Tuesday while in the National Museum of Ireland. I was there with other Americans studying terrorism in Ireland and Northern Ireland. We had been hearing the Irish tell stories of … Continued

Tabitha Isner

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September 11, 2018

Maddox, other Democrat candidates speak at ACD Kennedy-King Dinner

The Alabama College Democrats hosted a night of dinner, conversation and energizing, pro-public service addresses delivered by multiple Democratic candidates and guests on Saturday. The ACD Kennedy-King Dinner was held at the Capital City Club and featured a multitude of candidates that evening, which included: Dr. Will Boyd, the Democratic lieutenant governor nominee; Cara McClure, … Continued

Charlie Walker

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August 27, 2018

Ethics Commission finds an exception for speaker’s chief of staff

Retiring Republican Rep. Mark Tuggle of District 81 is in line for the position of Chief of Staff to Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon. An opinion from the Ethics Commission issued last week concluded that Tuggle’s duties as Chief of Staff would not violate the state’s revolving door provision which prohibits elected officials from … Continued

Bill Britt

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August 6, 2018