Frankly, little more than a downhill bike ride to Fort Payne separates the people of Rainsville from their choice of firewater. The idea that selling alcohol will in some way compromise…
Category: Opinion
"Pro-Business" Doesn't Mean "Anti-Education"
Local friends in education, I feel compelled to give my two cents on the upcoming local election. Please don't equate Will Ainsworth's "pro-business" stance with an "anti-education" view. What's the number…
"I know more about Nathaniel Ledbetter..."
I know this particular race (House Dist. 24) is one that might have us all exhausted what with door knockers, polls by phone, and someone trying to put a sticker on…
PLEASE, Vote NO!
On Tuesday November 4th the City of Rainsville is going to vote yes, or no on the sale of alcohol. We know that we are living in a society that is…
Why I'm Fighting This Witch Hunt
By now, you may have heard about the accusations that have been made against me. I will vigorously fight these false charges through the justice system and am confident that I…
Education Matters
You can learn a lot by watching the rear end of a mule for hours on end. You learn the value of hard work. Really dirty, hot tiring work. You learn…
Alabama's Cultural Indicators: Family
The Alabama Policy Institute conducts research regarding cultural indicators and publishes them every year. Cultural Indicators 2014 for Alabama and the United States tracks various Alabama-specific and national measures of societal…
Terrorists in the USA
The Washington Post announced late last week that the White House is drafting options for President Obama that would allow him to finally make true on his 2009 promise to close…