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Legislature needs to let Alabamians vote on lottery and sports betting

Over the past ten years, the following question has been posed to me, “Flowers, why in the world ...

Opinion

Whaley phased out retail building sales in 1977

  In 1977, Whaley’s Lumber made some changes in their retail operations.      Whaley Lumber and Construction ...

Lifestyles

Which can we afford? The chickens or the eggs?

Growing up, my grandmother had a chicken yard that provided children with pulley bones, chicken scratchers and feathers ...

Opinion

COLUMN: Put some respect on Troy basketball’s name

During the Sun Belt Conference Tournament, a member of the media from another state asked me, “Is Troy ...

Opinion

Bill raising truck weight limits is a danger to Alabama’s roads, drivers and taxpayers

By Jim Meads, P.E. Alabama has made great strides in improving our roads and bridges thanks to the ...

Guest columnists

Alabama has a host of prominent political leaders under 45

For the casual observer, taking a cursory look at our political leaders reveals that may we have some ...

Guest Columnists

A wheelchair wedding

“Sometimes you find love with the most unexpected person at the most surprising moment.” Johnnie Lou and Arnold ...

Opinion

COLUMN: Flourishing in an Age of Discontent 

By Allen Mendenhall Allen Mendenhall is Associate Dean and Grady Rosier Professor in the Sorrell College of Business ...

Opinion

Marvin Blumentritt finds joy in hunting

In 1977, The Troy Messenger ran this story about Dr. Marvin Blumentritt and his love for turkey hunting. ...

Opinion

60th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March

This Sunday leaders from throughout Alabama and the entire country will commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Selma ...

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