Opinion

National Night Out kindles fellowship

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the county celebrated National Night Out at Heardmont Park. The annual event is not ...

Opinion

Sports column: Dedication is the foundation

The title of this column might sound a little misleading because it could easily be implied that I ...

Opinion

It’s trick or treat, not tricks posing as treats

Halloween is probably one of the best times of the year, especially when you're a kid. Getting to ...

Sports

Sports column: The Homecoming call beckons

Thursday, Sept. 22 marked the first official day of the fall season. Although the Alabama weather is far ...

Opinion

We should try to appreciate trains

When I talked to one of our designers about creating graphics for this week’s enterprise story he said, ...

Opinion

Sports Column: Cheer on those who cheer for everyone else

Is cheerleading a sport? Yes, the answer is an absolute yes. This seems like one of the most ...

Opinion

Marching band is a sport

This year’s Showcase of the Bands was the first one I’ve attended since my days in the Pride ...

Opinion

Sports column: Under Pressure: The life of a student-athlete

At some point in time, almost everyone has attempted to play a sport. For many, a lot of ...

Columns

More movies should be shot in Shelby County

I grew up enamored by what I saw on the silver screen. I fell in love with movies ...

Opinion

The ripple effect on a community

There is something special about being part of a community. It gives people a sense of pride and ...

Opinion

Sports Column: Small-town football, no longer on a small scale?

High school football, there is literally nothing more American.

Opinion

Sports Column: Friday Night Lights are Back

there is always one thing that both a northern and southern fall have in common, the return of ...

Opinion

Summer’s bell rings, school is back

The anxiety of that last day of summer break has subsided and the first bells of the 2022 ...

Opinion

Band programs create community

For many Shelby County students, school started on Aug. 11, but for band students, things began much earlier ...

Opinion

Hard work rewarded

Some say it’s never too late to pursue one’s dreams, but several local kids are showing that it’s ...

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