Columns

Learning doesn’t cease with advancing age
Friday I shall, if I’m not run over by a herd of wild turtles, achieve the exalted age of 63 years.
May 08, 2008 - By George Jones

Need for severe weather radios stressed
An event in Marshall County will help get severe weather radios in the homes of people who might not be able to afford them.
May 06, 2008 - By David Clemons

Hartline, sons have cleaned up nicely
The work done to improve a Boaz yard is inspirational.
May 06, 2008 - By Elizabeth Summers

Summer movie season finally here
The summer blockbuster movie season officially started Friday with “Iron Man,” even though summer technically doesn’t begin until June 20.
May 06, 2008 - By Lionel Green

Hunting, fishing trips can melt away years
I’m loving this stage of life with my boys.
May 03, 2008 - By Ben Shurett

I needed a pinch hitter this week
All the sports news this week made it difficult to consider writing a column.
May 03, 2008 - By Shannon J. Allen

Greatest generation or greatest catastrophe?
Few, if any, would argue the military veterans of World War II are a generation rightfully deserving of the accolade “The Greatest Generation.”
May 01, 2008 - By George Jones

Walking to cure Crohn’s and colitis
Members of the GI Joes will be walking in honor of Katie.
April 29, 2008 - By David Clemons

Who isn’t celebrating these days?
’Tis that time of year for graduations, weddings and babies.
April 29, 2008 - By Elizabeth Summers

Miley’s oldest fan is heartbroken
My favorite 15-year-old pop star posed for pictures that came off just a little too sexy.
April 29, 2008 - By Lionel Green

The joys of fatherhood – 90 years apart
Never before have I felt more a part of the sandwich generation.
April 26, 2008 - By Ben Shurett

Offering praise to Coach Nelson
There’s not much Randy Nelson hasn’t coached at Boaz High School.
April 26, 2008 - By Shannon J. Allen

Reunion time again
A lot goes into planning a class reunion, so be sure to help if called upon.
April 26, 2008 - By Charlotte Christopher

Never-say-die spirit sustains Albertville
Albertville’s citizens wouldn’t think of giving up when their town was obliterated by a tornado in 1908.
April 24, 2008 - By David Clemons

Can Biblical values overcome xenophobia?
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines xenophobia as “fear and hatred of strangers or foreigners or of anything that is strange or foreign.”
April 24, 2008 - By George Jones