Columns

(Toni Says) Why did I have to sign a Medicare form in the ER?

Hello Toni: I have Original Medicare with a Supplement. In March, I was ambulanced to the emergency room…

Columns

(Ask the Doctors) ‘Dirty dozen’ lists produce to clean extra carefully

Dear Doctors: A vendor at our weekend farmers market was telling his customers about something called the “Dirty…

Columns

(Sense and sensitivity) Friend seems to have changed after engagement

Dear Harriette: One of my friends is newly engaged! I was over the moon for her when I…

Columns

(Column) Addressing metro crime problem

You would have to be living under a rock to not be aware that two of our state’s…

Opinion

(Editorial) AI can’t cure loneliness epidemic

Mark Zuckerberg is right that our nation is beset by an epidemic of loneliness. People of every age…

Opinion

(Column) Attorney General’s race will be a good one in 2006

Folks, 2026 is shaping up as one of the best political years in memory in Alabama. The Governor’s,…

Columns

(Pet talk) Bulldogs: Beneath the wrinkles

Bulldogs, with their trademark wrinkled faces and charming personalities, are among the top 10 most beloved dog breeds…

Columns

(Sense and sensitivity) Mom’s behavior toward daughter hurts relationship

Dear Harriette: Throughout my entire pregnancy, my mom treated me badly. I was 18 when I found out…

Opinion

(Ask the Doctors) Dusty smells triggered by 2-nonenol compound

Dear Doctors: I am a 74-year-old man with a somewhat embarrassing question. My grandson recently asked me why…

Columns

(Dave Says) Moving credit card debt for lower rates

Dear Dave: How do you feel about moving credit card balances to other companies to get lower rates…