James G. Smith

Are these really best nominees for president?

In selecting men for office, let principle be your guide. Regard not the particular sect or denomination of ...

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Alabamians want to hold vote on lottery

As anticipated, a special Legislative Session has been called by Governor Robert Bentley. The session is set ...

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Remembering unique wedding moments

I heard a national computer-help radio program over the weekend, and the hostess talked about some electronic innovations ...

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Bonner’s role forgotten in voting rights history

Lying here in bed at 3:35 a.m. seemingly not able to go to sleep, my mind started to ...

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Time to restore Voting Rights Act

August 6 marks the 51st Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the most consequential piece of ...

Columnists

Saying goodbye to Selma after eight great months

When I moved to Selma eight months ago, I wasn’t sure what I was getting myself into. I ...

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Lottery is not solution to state’s problems

In less than two weeks, the Legislature will return to Montgomery to take up a lottery bill that ...

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Drama reigns in state politics

Now that the national conventions are over and we have had a glimpse of what to expect in ...

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Entire DNC week was truly unforgettable

It was a series of unforgettable moments. The moments were cast over four days. Each day had multiple ...

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Christians are always in school

Where has the summer gone? Area schools open their doors again soon, to the chagrin of many students ...

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Alabama’s lending movement will win

It’s no secret that tremendous wealth can open doors, and you don’t have to look far to see ...

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Lottery is best option we have right now

By Gov. Robert Bentley Bentley is the governor of Alabama. For the last five years I have been ...

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Lottery will not fund Medicaid

Over the last year or so, the lottery has been getting more and more attention and support from ...

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Why is phrase Black Lives Matter controversial?

Black lives matter. This three-word phrase is so powerful that it evokes powerful hopes and powerful fears. Some ...

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Ending poverty in Blackbelt

Poverty refers to the condition in which people do not have enough income for their needs, such as ...

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