Opinion

The importance of libraries in communities

I grew up a library kid. My core childhood memories involve me being hidden away in the library’s ...

Alabaster Reporter

Column: This season won’t be the same without Frankie Crim

Standing in line for snacks and refreshments at the annual Christmas Village at the BJCC in downtown Birmingham, ...

Opinion

World Games major turning point for Birmingham

Watching the opening ceremony of the 2022 World Games being broadcast on television, I couldn’t help but think ...

Opinion

Shelby County ready for national attention

The opportunity is ripe for the picking in Shelby County over the next two weeks.

Opinion

Making the search easier

When I was in middle school many years ago, my classmates and I had to complete a family ...

Opinion

A break in tradition

At the beginning of the month, Shelby County’s Career Technical Education Center held its annual Girls Can Construction ...

Opinion

Children’s Hospital recognized as the best

The one word we in Alabama want and need to hear when a child needs serious medical attention ...

Opinion

Don’t stop praying

Included in the lists of great speakers of the 20th century are Franklin Roosevelt, Ronald Reagan, Martin Luther ...

Opinion

Hitting close to home

You never think it will happen in your backyard, but then it does.

Opinion

Teaching something that should be known

As we continue to evolve as a country, it seems stupid to have to say it, but here ...

Opinion

How far away is Jerusalem?

I met her at a conference where we were assigned to the same table. She was bubbling with ...

Opinion

The glory of summer camp returns

If you walked onto the grounds of Hargis Christian Camp a few months ago, you wouldn’t recognize it ...

News Main

The time to support local news is now

Congress has an opportunity to pass legislation that benefits all local citizens, businesses and even protects our democracy. ...

Opinion

If you don’t vote, you can’t complain

Earlier this week, it was reported that voter turnout for the Primary Election on Tuesday, May 24 was ...

Opinion

We need more dogs in schools

More dogs in schools? That’s right, it’s something that needs to happen across Shelby County and beyond.

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