Columns

A birthday worth repeating
As the 233rd anniversary of America’s birth approaches, I thought it might be worthwhile to reread a portion of the document setting this nation’s course.
July 02, 2009 - By George Jones

Defenses against the bad storyteller
For the most part, the people I work with know how to tell and, most importantly, end a story.
July 02, 2009 - By Jonathan Stinson

Another good concert held in Boaz
I have to give it to Boaz Mayor Tim Walker. He, along with city and area church leaders, put on quite a show.
June 30, 2009 - By Elizabeth Summers

Tough love is real love for an addict
Guest columnist Dr. Mary F. Holley, the founder of Mothers Against Methamphetamine, continues her series about the drug's impact on society.
June 30, 2009 - Dr. Mary Holley

Four icons lost to death this week
Publisher shares his thoughts about the deaths of McMahon, Fawcett, Jackson and Bank.
June 27, 2009 - By Ben Shurett

Coach is an Aggie through and through
Albertville baseball coach Jeff Simmons invited me to visit him in “The Grove” during the 2008-09 school year, but I never got a chance.
June 27, 2009 - By Shannon J. Allen

A grandchild, swimming and Skandalopetra
Being the nostalgic individual you know I am, I immediately returned to my own childhood memories of learning to swim.
June 25, 2009 - By George Jones

Sign language I don't understand
I almost broke my eating out rule No. 1 recently.
June 25, 2009 - By Jonathan Stinson

Help make your town beautiful
It doesn’t take much time, effort or funding to make a difference in your neighborhood.
June 23, 2009 - By Elizabeth Summers

Remembering a great man, my dad
God has blessed me in so many ways and Father’s Day is a wonderful time to acknowledge and remember that.
June 20, 2009 - By Ben Shurett

Sam Dooley should build a beach in Aroney
Maybe Sam Dooley just needs to build his daughter, Samantha, a beach on the farm. They could name it “Aroney Beach.”
June 20, 2009 - By Shannon J. Allen

Graduates, seafood and a friend passes
Columnist celebrates son's graduation, but bids goodbye to friend.
June 18, 2009 - By George Jones

A round of golf can get you down
I traced all of my aches and pains back to my buddy’s ability to drive a golf cart.
June 18, 2009 - By Jonathan Stinson

Lots to watch and see at doctors' offices
I’ve seen the inside of various doctor’s offices through the years.
June 16, 2009 - By Elizabeth Summers

Which hobby rules your roost?
You shouldn’t spend more on your hobby than you can afford and you should never miss a date with your wife because of said hobby.
June 13, 2009 - By Ben Shurett