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Candidates should use local forums to show they’re listening

Unlike national televised debates, local political forums give candidates a chance to interact directly with their potential constituents. ...

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Voters deserve chance to consider lottery proposal

Come Monday, Alabama lawmakers will return to Montgomery and once again consider if the people have the right ...

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Now is the time to submit your questions for candidates

Have a question for a candidate? Now is the time to ask. Over the next five days, The Messenger ...

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Pioneer Museum plays important role in sharing heritage

In 1971, visionaries Curren and Margaret Farmer founded the Pioneer Museum of Alabama with a singular vision: “that ...

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Help children learn study habits for success in school

Summer is winding down and school is right around the corner, so what can parents and students do ...

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Poverty report puts spotlight on Alabama issues

We’re aware that numbers can have the same effect on readers as a dose of Sominex, if not ...

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Could a lottery referendum be in Alabama’s future?

Gov. Robert Bentley certainly hopes so. The governor announced plans on Wednesday to call a special session of ...

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Priest’s murder a barbaric act

An 85-year-old priest was murdered Tuesday morning while celebrating Mass at a countryside church in Normandy, France.

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‘Heat dome’ brings scorching temps; be prepared

Buckle down … it’s going to be a hot one. According to the National Weather Service, a “heat dome” ...

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Prayer, dialog help unify community

“The shot heard ‘round the world was the start of the revolution.” Those are the words from the ...

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