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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 …
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By Alabama Arise
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3/14/25
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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 …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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3/12/25
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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 …
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BY Fred Crawford
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3/7/25
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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 …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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3/5/25
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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 …
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By Alabama Department of Transportation
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3/5/25
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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 …
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By Robert M. Echols
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3/4/25
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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 …
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By Chris Sanders
Communications Director, Alabama Arise/Alabama Arise Action | 3/4/25 |
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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 …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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2/26/25
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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 …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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2/19/25
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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: …
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By U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL)
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2/19/25
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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 …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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2/12/25
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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, …
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Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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2/5/25
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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. …
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Penny Eilert
Gulf Shores | 1/30/25 |
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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 …
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Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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1/29/25
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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 …
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Alabama Department of Transportation
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1/28/25
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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 …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/27/25 |
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"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 …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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1/15/25
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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 …
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By Michael Staley
Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition | 1/10/25 |
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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 …
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By U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL)
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1/9/25
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How could it be? Everything was going great. He was soon to be married to a wonderful young lady, then suddenly he received news that things were not as they appeared. No doubt he was heartbroken. As …
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Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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12/25/24
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