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Preventing preventable crimes

It seems like every time I look at the news there is another case of a missing person. Every one of these cases is...

Rogers’ report from Washington: The situation with Iran and Democrats

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In this new year and decade, the world remains a very dangerous place. Recently, President Trump had the opportunity to take out...

When it comes to health care, one-size-fits-all benefits none

Alabamans face enough challenges when it comes to accessing high-quality, comprehensive health care — particularly in our many rural communities where families are more...

Guest: Time to give equal recognition to all Cherokee County veterans who died in WWI, WWII

It is time for the monument in front of the Cherokee County Courthouse to be retired and replaced with a new monument that will...

Alabama and the critical importance of small cells

The United States is in the midst of a wireless revolution. With the deployment of fifth-generation (5G) technology, American consumers are about to see...

Byrne: With Soleimani dead, the world is safer

You may not have known his name, but the most dangerous man in the Middle East has finally received justice for a lifetime of...

Prosperity and inequality

The world has achieved an unprecedented level of prosperity. Economist Deirdre McCloskey has labeled this the Great Enrichment. For the first time in human...

Roby: We can all help fight human trafficking

The state of Alabama reached several significant milestones and experienced many successes in 2019. We commemorated the 200th anniversary of Alabama’s statehood, saw a...

Byrne: Fighting the swamp spending culture

The national debt of our country now stands at a staggering $23 trillion. By failing to act, we are placing an unearned and undeserved...

Ainsworth: President Trump continues keeping his promise to make America great again

Trump Derangement Syndrome has reached epidemic level among extremist liberals and their allies in the national news media, and its symptoms were in full...

How much does government assist the poor?

Americans care about assisting the less fortunate, and over 100 government programs carry out this task. A closer examination, however, reveals that much of...

Roby: Looking back and moving forward

It is hard to acknowledge that 2019 has come to an end, and a new year is upon us. Not only are we stepping...

Tommy Tuberville: Make America fiscally fit again

Federal spending is snowballing out of control. The U.S. government’s national debt is skyrocketing, recently hitting a record high of $23 trillion. While hardworking...

Byrne: 2019 — A year in review

At this time last year, I predicted that the upcoming year with a Democrat majority in the House would be much different. While most...

Many questions remain about Gulf Coast passenger rail

The Southern Rail Commission (SRC) is urging the Mobile City Council to commit $3 million in public money to match a “one-time federal grant...

Steve Flowers: Remembering some Alabama legends we lost in 2019

As is my tradition, as the old year comes to a close, I like to pay homage to legendary Alabama leaders who have passed...

The joy of Christmas

There are as many traditions for the Holidays as there are those who observe it. For the Hooper family, we celebrate the birth of...

Rep. Bradley Byrne: Reflecting the light of the world

The first chapter of John’s gospel tells us “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” It often seems as...

Rep. Martha Roby: Sharing the joy of Christmas

The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year, and it is easy to get caught up in all the responsibilities...

Weston Spivey endorses Bradley Byrne for United States Senate

When I ran for Geneva County commissioner at the age of 18, a number of people thought I was crazy. But, I ran an...

Christ, Christmas and counseling

We call it “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many, it simply is not. Those who suffer from depression or anxiety often...

Pete Turnham epitomized the Greatest Generation

Famous former television news anchor, Tom Brokaw, wrote an iconic book entitled "The Greatest Generation." The 1998 book chronicles the unique character of a...

Seth Hammett: Comparing peaches to peaches

I love an analogy – especially when it’s flawed. A recent opinion column on solar energy in the Montgomery Advertiser leads with an analogy so...

Guest: Robert Aderholt a staunch supporter of sexual assault victims, law enforcement

In 2017, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reported that, on average, every year in Alabama more than 1,900 rapes are reported to law enforcement....