As we enter the final stretch of 2014, (or act three, in the spirit of this article) we face arguably one of the most promising seasonal outpours of films in recent…
Category: Opinion
Three Implications of the New Senate Majority
Last night, the GOP picked up seven seats in the U.S. Senate resulting in their first majority (52-46) since 2006. House Republicans expanded their majority by twelve seats, bringing their total…
Social Media Heats Up Over Rainsville Wet/Dry Issue
The citizens of Rainsville voted on the whether or not they wanted their city to go wet on Tuesday. #Rainsville will remain a dry city in Alabama @fptimesjournal @SouthernTorch pic.twitter.com/gml7AS2Gh6 —…
5 Things to Remember (Wet/Dry)
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…
"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…