Articles from the July 1, 2018 edition
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The Liberty Bell
The Liberty Bell is an iconic symbol of American independence, located in Philadelphia,Pennsylvania. Once placed in the steeple of the Pennsylvania State House (now renamed Independence Hall), the...
TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome)
I had a professor while I was working on my Masters who once told me to never write when I was angry. Through the years, I have generally heeded this advice. Once in print, those words are never...
Inside the Statehouse
Best races of the year have been for Attorney General and Lt. Governor June 27, 2018 The best races of the year have been for Attorney General and Lt. Governor, as well as Agriculture Commissioner and...
How Can California Divide Itself Into Three Separate States?
The state of California has a larger economy than many countries and is the most populous state within the United States. Many in California think differently from those of us in Alabama with resultan...
Independence Day ~ July 4
An Independent People are Wholly Dependent upon God . . . because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. Romans...
Alabama Power finally 'zaps' the Canary in the Drummond Mine: time to 'dissolve' the BCA…
Bill Britt (4/18/18 Alabama Political Reporter) stated current and former BCA members thought the board’s vote to demand Canary’s resignation was good news for the State’s future and those...
Wandering in the Wilderness
Because of my Biblical worldview, for which I do not apologize, my view of current culture and events is filtered through that belief, and I can’t help but reflect on the similarities of the...
The Letter of the Law
The purpose of a law, any law, is a singular objective—protecting people from the wrongdoings of other people. To be moral, just, legitimate, and Constitutional, it must meet that criterion....
TENNIS ACROSS AMERICA
Editors note: One afternoon in June my telephone rang and it was an old Auburn buddy, Bill Marks. Bill and I went to Lanier together where he played on the tennis team. Bill went on to play for Sewane...
Alabama the Beautiful
The beginning of summer is approaching and we are nearing my favorite time of the year. Summer in the south brings with it vacations, weekends spent outside, outdoor activities, and a multitude of...
Conservation is Now the Key to Outdoor's Future
Conservation. It's a word with a whole lot of different meanings to different people. While the general idea might be the same, it's a distant after thought for many Americans. To those of us in the...
American Badger
An American Badger, are they considered fearless and vicious as we have portrayed them for years? The answer is they are no less vicious than any other animal when it comes to cubs, food or dens....
Monitoring Your Earnings Record Can Really Pay Off
You work hard for your money. You’re saving and planning for a secure retirement. Now you need to make sure you’re going to get all the money you deserve. Regularly reviewing your Social Security...
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
Camp Show n’ Tell July 31st - August 3rd Slots are filling up fast for our annual Camp Show n’ Tell! This week long, free camp is open to youth ages 9-11 and will be held July 31st-August 3rd....
Autauga County Sheriff's Office
The Autauga County Sheriff's Office had a blast at the 2018 Prattville CityFest! It was a HOT day and we would like to Thank Everyone who came out to help "Cool Off" our Deputies, News Anchors and Cop...
Southern Cuisine for July
There are signs everywhere that summer has arrived! Besides the obvious signs of it being too hot and too humid. There are more boats on the Alabama River, the plants in your garden are growing and st...
Worldviews Shaping American Culture
Worldviews Shaping American Culture What’s Your Worldview? You’ve got a worldview. Everybody has one. What’s a worldview? It’s everything you believe about what’s real and what really...
Tears and Laughter: Suspended Chief Probate Clerk, "I'm not taking the fall for a con."
One reason Wilcox County stays broke is because people steal. That is not in any way meant to take away from the gross mismanagement we’ve come to call normal, but theft happens too often and...
"Celebration of Freedom"
The Fourth of July and fireworks go hand in hand in the USA. We impatiently wait for darkness to settle in, as we join the crowds at the city park or the riverfront. Soon, our waiting pays off as a...
Potpourri for July
SNAP. CRACKLE. POP. Firecrackers, fireworks and even laser light shows celebrate the 4th of July. We see flags displayed throughout towns and neighborhoods even red, white and blue market lights a...