Columnists

Not enough good choices in elections

As if the presidential election weren’t contentious enough with the likes of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton as ...

Columnists

Looking at absenteeism in school system

Chronic school absenteeism is affecting America’s schools and students’ academic performance. A study released by the U. ...

Columnists

Not enough is being done to retain jobs

They say the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a ...

Michael Brooks

It’s not enough to just praise the Lord

A popular gospel song is titled, “Let’s Just Praise the Lord.” But one worship leader took issue with ...

Columnists

Remembering the late Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali was a great fighter.

Columnists

My first time eating lunch with Gov. Wallace

While observing the legislature the other day, I fondly remembered a very eventful day as a youth. As ...

Darrio Melton

Our work isn’t done, so be part of the change

On the anniversary of his death and the eve of the California primary, I can’t help but think ...

Columnists

Time management a great challenge

Life is always busy. It seems the older I get, the faster it goes. With everything pressuring ...

Columnists

Sewell responds to new CFPB regulations

I joined with Southern Poverty Law Center and other Alabama stakeholders to support efforts by the Consumer Financial ...

Columnists

Energy Institute aims to build state’s economy

Throughout my career — beginning when, at age 26, I became president of the Andalusia Chamber of Commerce ...

Columnists

Remembering why we celebrated Memorial Day

As you celebrated Memorial Day this week, how did you take time to honor our veterans and, specifically, ...

Columnists

Thanking our veterans

Perhaps you have missed my regularly contributing to the Selma Times-Journal lately. If so, thank you for your ...

Columnists

Graduate shows its never too late to earn degree

It’s graduation time. High school graduations. Middle school graduations. Elementary graduations. Kindergarten graduations. College graduations. Graduations, graduations, graduations. ...

Columnists

Remembering those who served

By MICHAEL BROOKS | Siluria Baptist Church Canadian Army Lt. John McRae was in the line of defense ...

Columnists

Reducing crime in Selma

A high crime rate continues to plague the city of Selma. The crime rate tells how often a ...

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