Opinion

(Column) Greg Shaw: Steady conservative mainstay on Alabama Supreme Court

Our Alabama Supreme Court is a stellar group. All nine of our Alabama justices are Republicans. They are conservative Republicans…

Columns

(On Religion) Chaplains: Helping people journey from ‘Why?’ to ‘When?’

Editor’s note: This column first published Feb. 5 The chaplain’s prayer is posted near the chapel of Baptist…

Columns

(Toni Says) Why was I denied enrollment in Medicare Part B?

Toni: On April 1, I went to the local Social Security office to apply for both my Social…

Opinion

(Dave Says) Now’s the time to invest in you

Dear Dave: I’m a sophomore in college studying agriculture business. I grew up on a farm, and recently…

Opinion

(Column) Political speculation, happenings

April 15 is traditionally known as the deadline to file your tax return. This time last year, Alabama…

Columns

(On Religion) Where are the Easter movies on major networks?

For more than 50 years ABC, with very few exceptions, has offered “The Ten Commandments” as the network’s…

Columns

(Ask the Doctors) Tapering is key when easing off opiodis

Dear Doctors: I am going to have a major abdominal surgery. My doctor says it is likely that…

Columns

(Column) State auditor office will be open in 2026

The 2026 election season has begun. It is our big election year in Alabama politics. All our Constitutional…

Opinion

(Sense and sensitivity) Girlfriend’s reality check stuns partner

Dear Harriette: I just got a reality check from my girlfriend. She left me. In our last argument,…

Columns

(Toni Says) ‘Working’ 10-year rule when applying for Medicare

Dear Toni: In February, my husband, James, was laid off and decided to apply for an individual health…