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…

Columns

(Dave Says) Think with your head (and a calculator), not your heart

Dear Dave: How do you feel about the leasing programs automotive manufacturers offer their employees? I’ve listened to…

Editorials

(Editorial) Trump’s tariff’s are likely to cause future economic trouble

Futures markets on Sunday were signaling more market carnage on Monday after two days of extraordinary declines. Normally…

Opinion

(On Religion) Into year 37, there’s more to religion news than politics

To no one’s surprise, 83% of white evangelical voters backed President Donald Trump in 2024, consistent with voting…

Columns

(Ask the Doctors) Umbilical cord blood harbors beneficial stem cells

Dear Doctors: My fiance and I plan to have kids someday. I was wondering if it would be…