Drug education can help parents, educators speak about 4/20: Social media platforms make everything accessible, and any child or teen using these platforms could be exposed to the influence of drugs or alcohol. It is something that parents and educators should be aware of during the 4/20 month.While it is more prevalent in states where cannabis and the many……

A wonderful weekend in a purple mansion: Last weekend was a colorful one for Jean and me. We spent two nights in a purple mansion in Laurel, Mississippi, and rode in a pink stretch limo as we toured the “Home Town” of HGTV’s Ben and Erin Napier. We had not been anywhere since my surgery back in……

Sometimes you need a jump-start: You have a busy day ahead of you. Your schedule is filled with all kinds of things you had planned. You’ve gotten up, cleaned up, filled up, dressed up, prayed up, geared up, said your goodbyes, and headed out the door. You pull your keys from your pocket or your……

Life, death, and life after death: The older we get, the more we realize that we are not going to live forever…at least not in this world. The truth of that reality has not become a realized reality to many young people. I’m sorry, but that was true of us older folks, too, when we were……

An Unwelcome Passenger: By Bonita WilbornWe had a strange experience today. We were riding down the road on our way home from lunch, and a little gecko suddenly appeared on the dashboard of our vehicle. It just crawled out of a crevice, and there it was, looking at me. It didn’t seem the……

Jeffery Jones Fulfills Dream Graduates From Law School At 62: By Brin Allen – Guest Columnist For the first nine years of his life, Jeffery Jones lived in Mobile, Alabama. His father, Jimmie “Big Jim” Jones, was a radio host and promoter who worked across Alabama.Big Jim, originally from Collinsville, was posthumously inducted into the Alabama Broadcast Hall of Fame……

David Carroll’s News And Notes: Your Political Translation Guide Have you noticed that when some political candidates and elected officials speak, their words often ring hollow? It’s almost as if they aren’t being honest (imagine that). Wouldn’t you like to know what they really mean? As a public service, I will list some common political……

A Kid Can Solve A Problem: Fiction Story By Saidie Kate Lea of Henagar (11 years old) When people think of a kid, they see immaturity. But what they fail to see is, kids have a mind an adult only wishes he or she could have. They see things simply as they are, while adults over……

Artist’s Mosaics Reflect Community, Beauty: By Brin Allen When Collinsville was looking to add some art to their downtown area, they looked to Linda Muñoz, a glass mosaic artist in North Alabama. Having already worked with the town on some previous projects, she was well acquainted with the area. When approached with the proposal of……