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Religion column by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey: Being holy, being human
Warren W. Wiersbe warns, "Any theology that minimizes personal holiness and excuses sinfulness is not biblical theology." When contemplating God's command to be holy, many say, "I'm only human." Jay … more
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Another grocery tax reduction would be great news for every Alabamian
Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville, last week introduced HB 386, a bill to reduce the state sales tax on groceries from 3% to 2% beginning on Sept. 1. The Alabama House Democrats also endorsed … more
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Religion column by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey: What's in your rear-view mirror?
There was a popular song several years ago with the following memorable line: "I thought happiness was Lubbock, Texas in my rear view mirror." The songwriter initially thought leaving Lubbock, Texas … more
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OPINION: Lawsuit reform gives consumers the break they need
Alabama families are feeling the squeeze. Prices at the pump, at the grocery store and on utility bills keep creeping higher. While inflation may have cooled on paper, the realities at checkout … more
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Religion column by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey: Second-guessing the sovereign God
Alan Redpath shares the following in Victorious Christian Service: "It is a tremendous moment in a Christian's life when he can honestly look up into the face of God and say, 'Yes, Lord, You are … more
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OPINION: New bill would cripple AL roads and bridges, endanger public safety
Legislation recently introduced by the Alabama Forestry Association would significantly worsen the condition of local and state roads and bridges, as well as hinder safety inspections of commercial … more
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Baldwin County needs an emergency vet open on weekends
Recently, I experienced a most distressing and discomfiting situation; even more so for my beloved dog, as you will see. This experience needs to be shared and action taken to ensure no other Baldwin … more
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OPINION: 110+ Alabama groups urge Congress to oppose cuts to Medicaid, SNAP
Congress should oppose efforts to cut funding or create additional enrollment barriers for Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), 112 organizations across Alabama wrote in … more
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Religion column by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey: What is truth?
Vance Havner explains, "Preaching the truth makes people either sad, mad, or glad. Too many people today leave church on Sunday neither sad, mad, nor glad; they go out as they came in. Better go out … more
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Religion column by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey: The fear of the Lord
At the end of his illustrious career, British Prime Minister, W. E. Gladstone (1809-1898), received an invitation to address a class of college students. After reviewing the advancements in Great … more
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Commentary from U.S. Sen. Tuberville: Pentagon reversal of DoD travel abortion policy
When I ran for Senate, I promised the people of Alabama that I would fight for them in Washington, D.C. Many Alabamians are enthusiastically pro-life and sent me to the Capitol with a clear message: … more
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Religion column by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey: 'Love Divine, All Loves Excelling'
Charles Wesley shares a heartfelt discovery in his hymn titled, "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling." He refers to God's love, and how it excels all other loves. C. S. Lewis wrote a book in 1960 titled … more
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Religion column by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey: Take a look at this
Yogi Berra said, "You can observe a lot by just watching." Numbers 21:8 reads, "Then the Lord said to Moses, 'Make a fiery serpent, and set it on a pole; and it shall be that everyone who is bitten, … more
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Letter to the editor: In response to Sen. Tuberville's opinion piece
A current or former employee of a public education institution "should" know the roles and responsibilities of local, state and federal governments as they pertain to public schools. However, Sen. … more
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Religion column by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey: The serious business of heaven
C. S. Lewis said, "Joy is the serious business of heaven." Psalm 117 is the shortest psalm and the shortest chapter in the Bible. Psalm 117 is part of a group of psalms (Psalm 113-118) referred to as … more
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Letter to the editor: Thank you's in order after historic storm
On behalf of ALDOT, thank you to our dedicated partners in navigating this significant winter storm that brought challenging conditions. Despite unpredictable winter weather, one constant stood … more
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Sandy the snowman was built while the snow was falling on Tuesday. His eyes were made of mints as that is what we had in our pockets at the time. We removed the mints before heading inside in case any they could hurt any animals. Sandy ended up buried under tons of snow that piled up from the roof.
‘Snow On The Beach’ becomes a reality in Baldwin County
In October 2022, Taylor Swift released "Snow On The Beach," a dreamy collaboration featuring Lana Del Rey. But if you’re not a Swiftie, don’t stop reading just yet — this … more
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Religion column by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey: Since God is so good
"God Is So Good" is a traditional hymn based on a line from David's song of thanksgiving recorded in 1 Chronicles 16:34, "Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!" Psalm 138 is a psalm of … more
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Michael Staley found plenty of convenient places to charge his all-electric pick-up truck, including the Mercedes-Benz High Power Charging station at the Buc-ees in Baldwin County, during his recent family vacation to Alabama’s beaches.
Opinion: 800 miles, no gas: How my all-electric truck powered Alabama beach trip
After weighing pros and cons of electric vehicle (EV) ownership since becoming president of the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition in 2020, I decided my next pick-up truck would be electric. My … more
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Opinion from U.S. Sen. Tuberville: Linda McMahon is the perfect pick to restore America's education system
Having spent 40 years as a coach and educator, I've long said that young people are our country's most precious commodity. If we get everything else right but neglect to properly teach and train our … more
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