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News Courier print edition to be delivered Thursday
For the safety of our drivers, due to the threat of severe weather, The News Courier print edition will be delivered Thursday.
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Melson disputes patient’s version of conversation regarding purchasing medical cannabis ‘off the street’
Sen. Tim Melson is disputing statements made by Amanda Taylor, a Cullman County medical cannabis patient and advocate, that he suggested she could get medical ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 12:55 pm
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(Column) Gov. Jim Folsom Jr. has a legacy
Our Alabama Public Television system was one of the first public television networks in the nation. Today it is one of the best. They continue ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, March 1, 2025 1:10 pm
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(Column) Jeff Foxworthy is convinced God has a sense of humor
As a rule, Jeff Foxworthy never refuses autograph requests, but the redneck comedy legend hit a wall during a funeral home visitation for someone in ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, March 1, 2025 1:04 pm
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‘More chaos’: Medical cannabis patient opposes legislation proposed by Melson
Sen. Tim Melson, a Republican representing portions of Lauderdale and Limestone counties, said he intended for SB72 to streamline the licensing process by requiring the ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, February 28, 2025 12:51 pm
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(Ask the Doctors) Paget’s disease is a chronic bone disorder
Dear Doctors: I was recently diagnosed with Paget’s disease after suffering fatigue symptoms and muscle soreness in my neck, pelvic and lower-leg areas. I am ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, February 26, 2025 6:07 pm
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(Sense and sensitivity) Single traveler considers taking solo trips
DEAR HARRIETTE: I’ve been dreaming of traveling solo for a while now, but every time I bring it up, friends and family warn me that ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, February 26, 2025 6:05 pm
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(Column) Why those ‘He Gets us’ ads continue to trigger arguments
There is nothing unusual about a photograph of two men embracing at a pride march, surrounded by rainbow flags, banners and New Orleans-style beads. But ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, February 22, 2025 7:37 pm
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Toni Says: Enrolling in Medicare with a blocked Social Security account
Editor’s note: Because Toni recently received more reader queries about creating a My Social Security account after the account is blocked, we are rerunning the ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, February 22, 2025 11:05 am
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(Outdoor Alabama) Wildlife Diversity Managers Meet at Picturesque Lake Guntersville State Park
When the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) staff scheduled AFWA’s annual Wildlife Diversity Program Managers Meeting at Lake Guntersville State Park, they didn’t ...