Editorial: Delay in Johnson sentencing sends wrong message
Julian Jenkins was sentenced to three years probation, six months in home detention, and ordered to repay $300,000 to the Alabama two-year college system last week for aiding former two-year college chancellor Roy Johnson in obstructing justice.
Editorial: Tough economic times call for those to give even more
Blame it on the economy. With time quickly vanishing in the United Way of Lee County’s fall campaign, the charitable organization that funds services and supplies for a variety of projects that help those who need help, only half of the desired $1 million goal has been met.
Editorial: Ethics commission must have subpoena power
The Alabama Ethics Commission needs more teeth. It needs more strength. It needs the power to better investigate potential unethical practices. Otherwise, what’s the point of having an ethics commission if its hands are tied behind its back?
Editorial: Taxes for those at poverty level in Alabama embarrassing
Imagine that … the poor pay higher income taxes in Alabama than in any other state. Once again, Alabama is on top in an embarrassing statistic.
Editorial: Alabama has knack for corruption ... and conviction
Birmingham mayor Larry Langford was found guilty last Wednesday on 60 counts of felony charges and removed from office.
Letter: Richland Elementary deserves praise for veterans tribute
Last week, my daughter, her classmates, and the staff at Richland Elementary put on a wonderful tribute to honor our veterans on Veterans Day. The tribute was so very heartfelt, honoring, and respectful of our brave men and women who are serving and who have served in our country’s armed forces.
Letter: Wall Street Journal story distorted views on dating in South
On Friday, there was an article about the “Southern Dating Game” in the Wall Street Journal. Although we at Auburn were honored to be mentioned in such a prestigious newspaper, I don’t believe the article portrayed the true reasons for our southern traditions.
Letters: Media do not reveal all sides of teacher health insurance debate
You continue to include coverage of Alabama Education Superintendent Joe Morton’s ‘plan’ to penalize education employees in an attempt to create new funding for Alabama’s public schools. You also continue to run guest editorials from around the state in support of Dr. Morton’s ridiculous plan.
Letters: War will be won or lost depending on view of people
As a former World War II infantryman and prisoner of war, there are several things about the war in Afghanistan that concern me.
Letter: Tell your leaders to act to repeal Medicare’s growth rate
Lost in all the fervor concerning health care reform legislation is one fact crucial to all Americans who are, or soon will be, enrolled in Medicare: Unless Congress acts before the end of the year, payments to physicians will be reduced by 21 percent. Otherwise, come January your doctor will receive from Medicare $79 instead of the $100 he or she now receives.
Ted Little: All Kids program worth looking into
With all the discussions, debates and controversies surrounding the national health care debate in Washington, I felt that it would be timely to bring to my constituents’ attention what Alabama taxpayers are doing in order to help Alabama obtain leadership recognition in children’s health care.
Bob Mount: Neuropathy not given much attention
Several months ago I began experiencing episodes of instability, usually when standing or walking after having been seated for a while.
Bob Sanders: Ain’t this a pretty time of year?
By the time you read this, the peak may have passed, although there will certainly be some trees worthy of the attention of us leaf peepers.
Colette Robicheaux: Tips help make up for low wages for waiters, waitresses
As someone in high school myself, I really sympathize with working students, who make up a large percentage of the 146,000 Americans making barely more than $2 an hour.
Warren McCord: City wasn’t made aware of store’s stock
The Auburn zoning ordinance does not underlie the controversy over Kalli’s Love Stuff on South College Street as some might believe. The city code addresses the location of “adult entertainment businesses” in relation to other uses (bars, churches, schools, etc.) and the zoning ordinance makes no mention of them.
Jerry Katz: Good things will come to those who wait
I was remembering when I first moved to Opelika about 13 years ago. The first big Cityscape project was under way downtown. Courthouse square was being formed, sod was being laid and utilities were moving underground.
Jennifer Foster: To honor veterans, make a lifelong commitment
How did you spend your Veterans Day? I spent mine on crutches. Somehow, I did something awful to my foot. I hobbled around all day Tuesday in terrible pain. The crutches I got at my doctor’s appointment Wednesday at least provided a way of getting around that didn’t leave me seeing stars.
Joe McAdory: Give me cable news, not cable opinions
I’m tired of CNN Headline News. I want headlines, not opinions of them. I’m tired of Fox News. I want to know what’s happening, not a one-sided view of events in Washington.
Lisa Brouillette: Hard to believe nobody knew store’s stock
What a ruckus flared about that new business, Kalli’s Love Stuff, on South College Street in Auburn.
Mary Belk: Lawsuits today have turned ridiculous
I was leaving the grocery store the other day carrying more plastic bags than I could handle comfortably. The automatic door opened and I got about halfway out when it slammed shut, bashing my arm.
Paul Davis: Knology isn’t a panacea, but it’s an improvement
Remember when you could watch TV with the rabbit ears that came with your set? First thing in the morning you’d stop by the TV, turn it on and go to the kitchen and start your morning coffee while all the tubes warmed up and brought the screen to life, both channels.
Mike Rogers: Public option should be off table for non-partisan solution
With Alabama’s unemployment rate more than 10 percent, most folks are deeply concerned about the issue of jobs.
Mike Hubbard: AEA’s response display of political misdirection
When a Republican gubernatorial candidate recently questioned several actions, goals and initiatives of the Alabama Education Association, the group’s leadership hollered loudly and cried foul. I, personally, believe the response was an elaborate display of political misdirection in which the group flailed its right arm wildly in order to avert attention from what its left arm was doing.
testJoe Turnham: Byrne’s act shows why he should not win election
Alabama’s next governor, whether he or she is a Democrat or a Republican, will face the most complex set of economic circumstances since the Great Depression.
Barbara Patton: Busy weekend was productive weekend
Football games, ribbon cuttings, dedications, political fund-raisers, high school plays, Sunday school, church, and those in-between activities. It all adds up to one very busy weekend. Thank goodness, I was just in attendance and didn’t have to do any of the work. Many did and I know they slept soundly on Sunday night.
Velinda Wheeles: ‘Downtown Opelika’ kicks off Friday
I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather we are having. The calendars say that summer is just around the corner, but in downtown Opelika summer will make its debut Friday night at “On The Tracks Food and Wine.”
