Whether you or not you have a child or grandchild playing youth baseball, the kick off celebration of America’s pastime begins this morning around the county.
This is a big election year in the Heart of Dixie. Every Constitutional office is on the ballot. Most of the major Constitutional offices are wide open with no incumbent running for reelection.
Now that spring is here, thoughts of spending longer periods of time outdoors, as well as which fun outdoor events we can attend have most everyone in the area happy with the weather change.
"It Might as Well Be Spring," by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song eighty years ago this week, in 1946. It was featured in the film musical “State Fair,” and is fondly remembered for its w…
Where I grew up, the term “hijacking” usually referred to the disappearance of a fresh load of moonshine on its way to market. Hijacking occurs when something, or even some process, is taken over without the consent and, at times, even the knowledge of the rightful owner. Hijacking, like cla…
While we are grateful the storms that hit the early before sunrise Monday morning weren’t any worse than they were, we believe this is a good reminder to be ready for what could come.
Personally, I love to spend an off day at home. There is nothing more enjoyable than lounging around in comfy clothes, watching a movie, binging a show or reading a good book. It gets even better when you have a fellow couch potato to accompany you.
NOTE: This column ran in the Tallassee Tribune during this week in 2017. At the time, I sure came across as bitter in my complaints about public education. In fact, reading this again has left me feeling completely embarrassed. The truth is, things were pretty good because they were normal. …
When there’s a strong bipartisan sentiment in Washington, you take notice. And the issue of affordability in the housing market is one of the top concerns for domestic policy. Any cooperation across party lines on this subject would be welcomed by the American people.
The 2026 state races have officially begun. The qualifying ended on January 23. It will now be a less than three-month horserace sprint to the finish line.
Recently, I found myself needing to slow down. When I started my career at The Record I don’t think I anticipated just how much I would be on the go; that is, physically and mentally. If I’m not thinking about new interview questions, I am wr…
Americans across the country are preparing for tax season as W-2s make their way to everyone’s mailboxes. People often compare filling out their tax forms to learning a new language because of how stressful and confusing it can be. However, t…
Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter is one of the most effective House Speakers in Alabama history. He is in a league of his own when it comes to getting things done \ as Speaker of the House.
As of press time, the details of the events that occurred Wednesday evening that ended up saving a man’s life are not all completely clear, but one thing is for certain — a community pulled together to save someone in need.
If you ever get the feeling you’re being played when you watch the national news, well, you probably are. And I don’t mean it in a President Donald Trump “You’re a bad, bad reporter” sort of way.
