Opinion

Back where I belong: in the middle of Iron Bowl rivalry

My 27-year Iron Bowl drought is over. For the first time since 1991, I’m back living in the ...

Opinion

ESPN sportscaster spotted future greatness in Tua

ESPN Sportscaster Holly Rowe saw potential greatness in Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa a few years ago. Rowe spoke Monday ...

Opinion

Wishing all Veterans a Happy Veterans Day

We will celebrate Veteran’s Day next Monday. Veteran’s Day falls between Halloween and Thanksgiving Day, two popular holidays. ...

James Jones

Halloween holds special meaning in Alabama

Since 2007, Halloween has become a meaningful holiday in the state of Alabama for several reasons. Oct. 31 ...

Opinion

Statewide voters deserved a Governor’s debate between Gov. Ivey, Maddox

I’m disappointed in how the state’s political season turned out for the Governor’s mansion. We won’t have a ...

Opinion

First trip to Auburn in years produced thoughts about gambling, politics

Last week was my first visit to Jordan-Hare Stadium in 25 years. I attended the Auburn-Tennessee showdown, 12 ...

Opinion

Busy weekend in October promoted unity throughout Dallas County

I had Oct. 6 circled on my calendar for weeks. It was my turn in The Selma Times-Journal’s newsroom rotation ...

Opinion

Dallas County, Selma, Valley Grande took different roads to finalize budgets for 2019

Budget season is now in the rear-view mirror. Part of my News Editor’s duties at The Selma Times-Journal ...

Opinion

Times have changed at Bryant-Denny Stadium

It’s been 13 years since I last attended an Alabama football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. I found many ...

Opinion

Monday’s trial provides learning experience

Monday morning in the Dallas County Courthouse was an experience I’ll never forget. I was covering the sentencing ...

James Jones

Looking forward to seeing Alabama football live again

Next weekend, I will be attending my first University of Alabama football game during the regular season in ...

Opinion

A new appreciation for Labor Day

I enjoyed my first Labor Day in Selma. I also learned a valuable lesson in taking summer’s last ...

Opinion

Labor Day holiday needs spicing up

Labor Day isn’t my favorite national holiday. Since 1894, the first Monday in September was federally recognized as ...

Opinion

Loved revisiting the past, now look forward to future

I attended my 30th High School reunion last weekend in Tuscaloosa. The gathering for Holt High’s Class of ...

James Jones

Aging with pride, dignity

Agape Community Economic Development, Inc. spent part of the summer teaching the youth and the elderly about speaking ...

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