In W.C. Bryant’s excellent book Hot and His Boys, about the storied career of J.E. “Hot” O’Brien and the success of the athletic programs in Tallassee during the 1940s and 1950s, there is a wonderful line that aptly describes the role of Moun…
It’s the holiday season, some already have their sights towards Christmas and others are stockpiling recipes for Thanksgiving. But rather than be jolly or thankful — let's switch things up and be helpful.
As a breast cancer survivor, I know firsthand how overwhelming a cancer diagnosis can be. My journey has been long and difficult, and even though I am still undergoing treatment, I feel incredibly grateful to be alive. However, my experience also taught me an important lesson I want to share…
Veteran's Day is the day we honor those who fought for this country — those who are still with us and those who have passed on. In the pages of this Outlook, you can see how our community honored and thanked those who risked their lives.
There’s a lot of discussion about how roughly a third of all men don’t read, below the averages for women. I read more than a dozen articles on the subject. Then I did something radical: I consulted an English teacher for advice.
Way back in 2021, when we were still being locked down and quarantined every so often, a nifty little television show with an odd title (and strange premise) appeared: “Only Murders in the Building.”
With the final construction cost of the new Benjamin Russell High School at $102 million dollars, Alexander City Schools superintendent Dr. Jose Reyes and the board of education, should be slow to give final approval.
All politics has become nationalized today. Therefore, whenever something happens on the national level, I hear about it. I can tell by the number of comments when something has struck a nerve. This latest government shutdown, due to a congre…
Political pundits and observers and political players have espoused the long-held belief in the mantra “all politics is local.” I have changed my tune on this well-known adage and belief. My observation is that today it is the opposite, “all …
October is Manufacturing Month, a time to recognize an industry that continues to shape Alabama’s economy and provide opportunities for thousands of families across the state. It is also a time to appreciate the educators, employers, and comm…
