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(Column) Secretariat and the Wiregrass

Like many of you, I have lived in Alabama all of my life. Therefore, I am an avid…

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(On Religion) There’s more to Catholic liturgy wars than Latin Mass

On the first Sunday of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV stood on the central loggia of St. Peter’s…

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(Column) ACCS is just what doctor ordered for Alabama jobs

The recently completed 2025 Regular Session has concluded successfully. Anytime you record solid balanced budgets, you have succeeded. Both the Education Budget…

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(Dave Says) That’s not an emergency

Dear Dave: What do you think about the idea of taking money out of your emergency fund in…

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(On Religion) Children and Mysteries of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Terry Mattingly is on vacation this week. This column is from December 2024. The cloak worn by St.…

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(Dave Says) Does reader’s situation call for separate finances?

Dear Dave: My fiancé and I are getting married this year. We’re both in our 40s with kids,…

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(Toni Says) Help … my employer’s health plan denied $22,000 claim

Dear Toni: I am retired and have moved to My oncologist’s office manager advised me that because I…

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(Sense and Sensitivity) Woman jealous of friend’s career advancement

Dear Harriette: I’m going through a bit of a rough patch in my career. I’m still searching for…

Opinion

(Sense and Sensitivity) Smart dating means respecting your own values

Dear Harriette: How do I stop settling for emotionally unavailable people just because I’m afraid of being alone?…

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(Column) Republican legislature posts conservative agenda

When Republicans finally took control of the Alabama Legislature in 2010, they put a conservative stamp on Alabama’s…