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Protect sanctity of marriage from gov’t intrusion
By Senator Greg Albritton Like most Alabamians, I believe that God established the institution of marriage for the benefit of mankind. Indeed, His purpose was to begin the human family within His bonds of marriage, as a holy union. Then government stole marriage, for its own purposes. A classic example is Henry VIII, who established his own church in order to achieve the destruction of his marriage. Henry is not…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers I have written about the legendary capitol reporters who use to cover Goat Hill. There was Bob Ingram of the Montgomery Advertiser, Al Fox of the Birmingham News, Hugh Sparrow of the Birmingham News, Rex Thomas of the Associated Press, Don Martin of UPI and Clarke Stallworth of the Birmingham Post Herald. A young cub reporter named Jim Bennett joined the Post Herald in 1961 and later…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
Time to dust off prized instrument
By Nina Keenam I placed the case on the coffee table, flipped up the latches, and removed the instrument. I couldn’t help smiling as I ran my hand down the beautiful smooth wood. There are five or six dulcimers in my house, but this one had been my husband’s favorite. If I close my eyes, I can imagine him sitting in his recliner with a dulcimer in his lap, strumming…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
The State of our Union is strong
By Congressman Bradley Byrne Last Tuesday, President Donald Trump came before Congress and the American people to deliver his first State of the Union Address. President Trump presented an optimistic, unifying vision for the United States and called on Republicans and Democrats to work together for the betterment of America. Many people have described the speech as a “pep rally for America,” and I tend to agree with that analysis.…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
The red hot mess politicians have heaped on our schools
By Larry Lee Politicians, particularly Senate majority leader Del Marsh and Rep. Terri Collins seem to have gone out of their way to tear down our public schools and paint a picture that is nowhere close to accurate. P.T. Barnum could never have created the circus we now have throughout the state thanks to legislation these good folks sponsored in 2012 and 2013. In 2012 Terri Collins passed a bill to…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago