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(On Religion) Rev. Bill Moyers fought religion gap in newsrooms

The year was 1976, and Jimmy Carter, a Sunday school teacher from Georgia, had shocked major newsrooms by…

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(Dave Says) Investing or student loan debt?

Dear Dave: Our daughter is a student, and she has $10,000 in student loan debt. She works part-time,…

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(Sense and Sensitivity) New employee hesitant to have longtime friend as boss

Dear Harriette: I have the opportunity to take a job where my friend will be my boss. I’ve…

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(Ask the Doctors) The best way to deal with bruises is with patience

Hello, dear readers! Welcome to our monthly letters column. Summer is here and in most parts of the…

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(Column) The races are on – Big questions answered

Those of us who follow Alabama politics had been awaiting late May like kids waiting for Santa Claus…

Letters To The Editor

(Letter to the editor) Defending the Constitution

Although it sounds strange, it is not the responsibility of our military, our politicians, our law enforcement agencies,…

Letters To The Editor

(Letter to the editor) Response to ‘No Kings’ coverage

I was just sitting here reading the Athens News-Courier and to see that your newspaper gave this local…

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(Outdoor Alabama) Abundant anglers, crowds, fish expected at 92nd ADSFR

Expect another huge crowd of anglers and spectators for the 92nd Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (ADSFR) during…

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(On Religion) More than politics: New martyrs in the Church of Antioch

The faithful gathered for a more than symbolic rite at St. Elias Orthodox Church in Damascus — the…

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(Column) 4th of July breakfast is a must go-to political event

In bygone days in Alabama politics, there were several what I call “go to” events for statewide Alabama…