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(Editorial) The Wall Street Journal on measles outbreaks and school vaccine exemptions

The measles outbreak that began in Texas is now up to 228 cases in two states, 23 hospitalizations, ...

Opinion

(Ask the Doctors) Fermented foods gentler way to recolonize gut mibrobiome

Hello, dear readers, and welcome to the monthly letters column. We are well into the third month of ...

Columns

(Sense & Sensitivity) Mother’s hoarding worries child

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am struggling to help my mother, who is a hoarder. Growing up, our house was ...

Opinion

(Column) Mac McArthur retires

As the legislative session evolves, I find myself missing my old friend Mac McArthur around the Statehouse. We ...

Opinion

Our view: Spring break can’t be a break from common sense

For many teens and college students, spring break is an opportunity to take a short pause from academic ...

Columns

(Column) Alabama has a host of young, prominent political leaders

For the casual observer, taking a cursory look at our political leaders reveals that may we have some ...

Columns

Dave Says: Determination and hard work

Dear Dave: I started listening to your show, and following the Baby Steps, three months ago. I’m already ...

Columns

(On religion) Another threat to ancient churches of Syria

In the Triumph of Orthodoxy service on the first Sunday of Great Lent, the clergy and faithful proclaim ...

Columns

Alabama State Parks upgrades golf courses

Most people are aware of the stunning natural beauty, the hiking and biking trails and upgraded accommodations at ...

Columns

(SENSE & SENSITIVITY) Parent wants to confront teacher about son’s injury

DEAR HARRIETTE: My kid twisted his ankle at school today, and the teacher didn’t do anything about it. ...

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