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Letters to the Editor

Crime victims deserve our support

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in early April is an important time to recognize the issues facing victims of violent crime.  However, for those of ... Read more

by Letters to the Editor, Thursday, April 6, 2017 3:00 am

Letters to the Editor

Dual enrollment a win-win

Dual enrollment is a program that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school.  In other words, it is an opportunity for ... Read more

by Letters to the Editor, Saturday, April 1, 2017 3:00 am

Letters to the Editor

Hypocrisy from the state Legislature

State legislatures and the U.S. Congress typically have the lowest approval ratings of any government branch or agency, and last week the Alabama Legislature showed ... Read more

by Letters to the Editor, Thursday, March 23, 2017 3:00 am

Letters to the Editor

Let Trump simply be Trump

Since the day Donald J. Trump was elected president he began keeping his campaign promises making the creation of high paying sustainable jobs the top ... Read more

by Letters to the Editor, Wednesday, March 22, 2017 3:00 am

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Are lawmakers passing another tax?

It doesn’t claim to be a $250 million tax increase, but that’s exactly what would happen if the state Legislature passes a proposed bill to ... Read more

by Letters to the Editor, Friday, March 17, 2017 3:00 am

Letters to the Editor

Know the myths about underage drinking

There is no such thing as “safe” drinking when it comes to alcohol use be teens. Research shows that young people’s brains keep developing well ... Read more

by Letters to the Editor, Wednesday, March 15, 2017 3:00 am

Letters to the Editor

Everyone loses when bullying wins

Bullying and intimidation are nothing new to American politics. In 1856, Congressman Preston Brooks famously beat Senator Charles Sumner with a walking stick. Just ten ... Read more

by Letters to the Editor, Thursday, March 9, 2017 3:00 am

Letters to the Editor

Now is not the time to change Medicaid

Governor Bentley recently stated in his letter to the Legislative Budget Committee that “… federal funding and operating rules for Medicaid could change markedly with ... Read more

by Letters to the Editor, Thursday, March 2, 2017 3:00 am

Letters to the Editor

Jail woes soon to equal taxpayer woes?

I read with great curiosity the ‘paid’ description of Messenger’ reporter Jacob Holmes. He vividly paints Sheriff Thomas’ description of the jail as being in ... Read more

by Letters to the Editor, Friday, September 9, 2016 11:02 pm

Letters to the Editor

Telehealth: Changing how we practice to change lives

Alabama has made great strides when it comes to addressing health disparities. As just one example, it was recently reported that Birmingham, Alabama, ranked second ... Read more

by Letters to the Editor, Tuesday, August 16, 2016 11:12 pm

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