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Phil Williams: Panama Canal – U.S. Vision

Donald Trump recently raised eyebrows with a classic “mean tweet” by suggesting the U.S. should consider reclaiming the Panama Canal. You might wonder what all the fuss is about.

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An Alabama story: Novel 'Kinfolk' by Sean Dietrich

The novel "Kinfolk" by Sean Dietrich tells an Alabama story of second chances.

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Troy Carico and Bryan Battaglia: The Hunter Biden pardon and its connection to Alabama's Admiral Kent Davis

It is imperative that the public is fully aware of the intimate details surrounding Hunter Biden’s removal from the U.S. Navy, particularly as they relate to former Alabama Department of Veteran’s Affairs commissioner Admiral Kent Davis. 

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Sean of the South: Christmas with Becca

The girl was eating fast because we HAD to hurry and finish SUPPER because we were exchanging PRESENTS after the MEAL. I’m surprised she didn’t choke on her mac and cheese.

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Jim Zeigler: What further damage could the Biden handlers do before their January 20 exit — to the nation and to Alabama?

The Biden administration has done harmful things since losing the Nov. 5 election. What more damage can we expect before January 20th?

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Allen Mendenhall: A New Year's agenda for Alabama's future

With the seasonal flight of jolly beneficence behind us, we turn from children’s wish lists for Santa to the more sober exercise of New Year’s resolutions.

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Jim Zeigler: Should public officials compose New Year's resolutions for their offices?

New Year's resolutions by public officials? Here's why and two examples.

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Charles Kiplinger: Bringing DOGE to the local level

Alabama has awakened, saying that we need our own DOGE to be fiscally sound and cut waste. Where was this concept for the past 40 – 50 years?

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Emily Jones: Is Social Emotional Learning fostering mental health issues in children?

Peeping behind the curtain reveals that SEL is nothing more than unlicensed therapy shoved down your child’s throat on a daily basis in public school.

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Nathaniel White: Deepfakes and their influence on Alabama elections

The potential for deepfakes to distort public perception of candidates is a serious concern. The biggest problem is that deepfake videos and images can be nearly indistinguishable from reality, making it difficult for voters to trust what they see.

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Kristin Landers: A weary world rejoices

The Lord knows that we are forgetful creatures and pledges to us repeatedly in His Word that He is faithful to His promises. It is amid weariness and disillusionment that we must cling to His faithfulness, rather than our inability to see clearly from our earthly vantage point.

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Col. John Eidsmoe: A carol of sweetness, sin, salvation and security

Christmas carols – at least, the best of them – are more than just sweet words and catchy melodies. They tell a story, which is why they often contain many verses.

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Justice Will Sellers: Humanity's hope at Christmas

The simple birth of a child is not another liability destroying the Earth by consuming its resources. Rather, the birth of a child is the hope of a brighter future, of expanded relationships, inquisitive dialogue, and creative problem solving.

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A Christmas Eve Service to Remember, Ave Maria by unexpected singer Jim Nabors

One enchanted Christmas Eve in Sylacauga, hometown celebrity Jim Nabors surprised the congregation, singing in the choir and solo Ava Maria.

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Joey Clark: Born on Christmastide

A simple reminder that Christmas is the birthday of our newborn king.

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U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl: President Trump is right about the Panama Canal

Taking back control of the Panama Canal is hugely important to the security and economic success of the United States because we are the number one user of the canal.

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Phil Williams: America is back

For too many years, we’ve lost the joy, wrapped in the clutter of serious life with the inability to remember who we really are as a nation. It’s as if America forgot itself. 

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Ashley Carter: A season of love, connection and giving

Christmas is a season that whispers to our hearts louder than at any other time of year.

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Joshua Butler: Why college basketball needs more athletes like Houston Mallette

Alabama basketball player Houston Mallette is about the team, not himself.

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Sean of the South: ‘Tis the season to be good

It all started when a lunch lady befriended a lonely little boy...

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Jennifer Oliver O'Connell: Second Alabama Christmas and the music holds me

This Christmas, I decided to find connections between some of my favorite Christmas music and Alabama and was surprised by all the cool finds!

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Allen Mendenhall: Horizons of wonder

While skeptical adults scan the heavens for drones, young children turn their gaze skyward with an altogether different expectation: the imminent arrival of a rotund, red-suited aeronautical marvel and his team of cervine navigators.

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Laura Clark: Dear Santa Trump

Yes, I think it is safe to say I have been a good conservative all year. So here is my list. This is all I am asking for in the new administration.

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Zach Miller: Strong Holocaust history standards are great ... but let's not forget to teach about Communism, too

We absolutely need to educate our young citizens about the Holocaust so it will never be repeated by the madmen of the future. But Communism needs the same treatment.

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Allen Keller: Barack Obama's version of democracy is more Marx than Jefferson

How can it be that in the act of democracy, Democracy itself (as an ideal, i.e. a noun rather than a verb) is somehow rejected?

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Col. John Eidsmoe: 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever' ... but is something missing?

When my wife Marlene wanted to see the movie, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” I willingly joined her. I’d read the 1972 book by Barbara Robinson long ago, and I’d seen it presented as a play.  

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Gerrick Wilkins: Alabama needs its own Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

As a conservative who values fiscal responsibility, I’d rarely endorse a new government initiative. Yet, the recent establishment of the federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, excites me.

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