Guest Opinion — Page 5

Larry Stutts: As a Christian, my faith teaches me that responsibility does not end when a person is inconvenient, unpopular, or out of sight.

The PREP Center has quickly become a model for reentry success. Since opening in 2022, about 500 graduates have completed the program.

I’ve known Derek Chen for more than a decade, and I can say without question that he’s one of the truest American patriots I’ve ever met. Back when we were both students at Hope College, a small conservative Christian college in West Michigan, Derek stood out as a real leader. He was one of the […]

Op-ed: Growing is the purpose: Keeping education first in high school sports

The purpose of high school sports—helping students learn and grow as people—is what we are here to preserve for generations to come.

Lynyrd Skynyrd expressed the mood of much of the country when it questioned the relevance of Watergate and the feigned outrage surrounding a third‑rate burglary that captured the nation’s attention.

Tom Greene: The growing pains of affluence

Here’s the cruel irony: after a lifetime of affluence, having to struggle for the basics after college feels unfair.

Michael J. Brooks: A lot of people are upset

A lot of people are upset over my sermon. I preached about money and shared what one writer called “[Regan's] most embarrassing press conference.”

The Association of County Commissions and the Alabama Education Association have had major legislative accomplishments this quadrennium.

Government ownership has deficiencies relative to private ownership, beginning with the lack of a residual claimant.

Jackson Hospital

"There are many reasons why Jackson Hospital is struggling, but Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama’s reimbursement is not why..."

The Netflix-Warner Bros. merger would give consumers access to more content on fewer services without sacrificing competition.

When someone comes through the doors of a hospital, it's often one of the worst days of their life, and Alabamians deserve a physician there.

Oxford Police Chief Bill Partridge: Strengthening Alabama’s laws on attempting to elude police is not only reasonable, but necessary.

Alabama GOP environmentalists

GOP lawmakers op-ed: An Alabama-first affordability agenda protects families from Big Tech and radical environmentalists

Four Alabama House Republican lawmakers outline the plan to shield ratepayers, rein in Big Tech, and stop radical environmentalists in 2026.

We're stuck in legislative gridlock over a simple question ... should Alabama's people be allowed to vote on expanded gaming? 

Steve Flowers: Steve Clouse – A good man

"My lifetime friend, Steve Clouse, turns 70 this week. He was born on February 7, 1956. I wish him a Happy Birthday. He truly is a good man."

America needs to make its own medicines again

Sen. Tuberville, Tom Neely op-ed: America needs to make its own medicines again

"America needs to make its own medicines again," U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville and Oxford Pharmaceutical Chairman Tom Neely argues.

Clint Mountain: We write today on behalf of the Alabama Association for Justice in response to the recent reporting on the Alabama Department of Insurance’s liability insurance claims cost report

cryptocurrency kiosk fraud

"In Alabama, House Bill 303, the Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud Prevention Act, offers a commonsense solution," AARP's Candi Williams writes.

As the 2026 Legislative Session evolves, it is apparent that this year’s annual session will be short and sweet. That is par for the course in an election year session. This is election year and all 105 House Seats, and all 35 Senate Seats are up for election. Therefore, it is an inherent historical reality […]

"The Charles Bediako situation is the latest example of how college basketball has become trapped in a rulebook full of contradictions."

Tuberville

Sen. Tuberville op-ed: The enemy is inside the gates

"But unfortunately, thanks to Democrats’ disastrous open border policies, the enemy is now inside the gates," Sen. Tuberville writes.

Will Sellers

Justice Will Sellers: Coming to America

Four hundred years ago, Charles I was crowned King of England. He became king automatically upon the death of his father, James I, but his coronation was delayed for almost a year. Officially, the delay was attributed to an outbreak of plague which made public gatherings deadly when, in truth, the excuse masked another reality. […]

Michael J. Brooks: Humility needed in the pulpit and pew

The late radio teacher, J. Vernon McGee, had a famous line: “When Satan fell, he fell into the choir loft!” This comment may be a bit arcane since contemporary churches may not have a loft or choir, but a ‘praise team” on stage or platform. But maybe McGee was onto something—at least in a few […]