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…

Columns

(Toni Says) I’m turning 65 with retiree benefits … why do I need Part B?

Toni: We saw your article about Medicare Part B enrollment in our local newspaper, but my wife’s and…

Editorials

(Our View) Who’s going to be the Best of the Best this year?  

As Best of the Best gets underway for 2025, our community starts buzzing — nominating your favorite people…