Opinion

(Pet Talk) A small pet owner’s guide to disaster preparedness

Weather-related disasters have increased in frequency and severity across the U.S. over the past five years, and when…

Columns

(Dave says) Make your case, don’t worry about the other guy

Dear Dave: What’s your advice on asking for a raise in a delicate workplace situation? I’ve been with…

Opinion

(Ask the Doctors) Pollen counts are highest they’ve been in decades

Dear Doctors: I have hay fever, but usually it’s not that bad. This year, however, it has been…

Columns

(Sense and Sensitivity) Sister won’t stop comparing our children

Dear Harriette: My sister and I have always been close, but lately our relationship has been feeling strained,…

Columns

(Outdoor Alabama) Sport Fish Restoration Act celebrates 75th year

As we reflect on the importance of the Sport Fish Restoration Act (Dingell-Johnson) during the celebration of its…

Columns

(Column) Tuscaloosa has a great political prodigy, great political heritage

When President Donald Trump visited Tuscaloosa in May to make the commencement address to the University of Alabama graduates,…

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Why is Athens funding Carter Hall reno?

The June 25, 2025, News Courier lead story is the Athens City Council approves $3.8 million toward Carter…

Columns

(Sense and Sensitivity) Strong friend needs support from friend group

Dear Harriette: I always feel pressure to be the “strong one” in my friend group. I’m the one…

Columns

(Ask the Doctors) Sinus infections could be disguised as tooth ache

Dear Doctors: I saw my dentist for pain in an upper molar, but the X-ray was normal. My…

Columns

(Dave Says) Making better decisions

Dave: I own a small business, and over the years we haven’t grown quite as much as I…