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How the Y did more than just heal me

Recently I have seen signs around town that read “Why the Y?” and these signs have caused me ...

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Fighting the Good Fight helps us focus on principles

Growing up, fighting was considered one of the worst acts in which one could participate. However, as I ...

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YMCA is vital to our community’s health

If you know how to swim, play tennis, basketball, soccer and play some of the popular board games ...

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Celebrate and learn from new cultures

I’m sad to say that Halloween has come and gone. Halloween is tied for my favorite holiday — ...

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Fun things to do this fall in the Black Belt

As the days of shorts, t-shirts, sun tan lotion and driving with the window down come to a ...

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Lifeguarding is tough, but highly recommended

I recently heard the YMCA is offering classes for lifeguard certification starting this month. This is something that ...

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Amendment 8: Danged if we do, danged if we don’t

It seems the Alabama Legislature has placed voters in yet another conundrum. It is one of those, “danged ...

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Amendment thoughts, summaries

In one week, we will cast our votes in several crucial elections. But there will be more than ...

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Just people in bathing suits: The YMCA

When my father, Malcolm Jordan, passed away this spring after a brief illness, my mother was faced with ...

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Valley Grande built on a strong vision

I have been reminded this week of the power of “vision.” Scripture is very clear that, “without a ...

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A passionate community shares love

There are many things about Selma that I have had to get used to since moving here two ...

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Tough choice for Dallas County

When it comes to the decision on whether or not alcohol should be sold on Sunday in Dallas ...

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A simple, direct decision

I am now seeing more and more how this presidential election has the power to really shake up ...

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Ignoring the debt is tragic

To a certain degree, I can understand the jubilation over the Corps of Engineers decision to allow recreational ...

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We owe women far more

The 2012 presidential debates have been different for me this year. It is not that I am not ...

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