Our view: 'We're definitely ready to go' Pell City was making ready to welcome Gov. Bob Riley earlier this week, anticipating that on Wednesday he would bring final approval — meaning the money — to build a new Veterans Affairs nursing h...
Our view: Davis acted without malice If anything is clear in the aftermath of the tragic disposal of miscarried twins in Odenville, it is that former Fire Chief David Davis meant no harm.
Our view: Water district provides for county's future After years of planning, St. Clair County is about one year away from having a long-term answer to worries about its water supply. The multi-million-dollar water treatment plant under construction...
Our view: Experience vs. education Pell City’s council and mayor have modified the job descriptions for two vital jobs that have gone unfilled for more than a year.
Of special note: Hospital bond issue appropriate, timely The St. Clair County Commission has authorized Chairman Stan Batemon to move ahead with a bond issue to help finance the construction of the new St. Vincent’s St. Clair Hospital in Pell City.
Letter: American society the greatest in the world In response to Aug. 19 opinion of Muslim culture contributing to our society: tell me, how can such a society as the Muslim lifestyle and teachings contribute anything good to the U.S.A. when we h...
Letter: No reason to block bingo in Alabama While I do not care about bingo or gambling one way or the other and am not an avid gambler, I do care about the jobs it gives people, especially in these hard economic times.
Letter: State can't trust Bentley Can we trust a man to be governor of Alabama who continually attempts to deceive the people of Alabama by running commercials to make people believe he served in Vietnam?