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Celebrating the Panthers
In Friday’s edition of the Valley Times-News, local readers will get a special treat. In that edition, we’ll publish our special section recognizing the incredible ... Read more
The Holocaust museum, march for life, and what will you do
On a recent field trip, I got to experience the Holocaust Museum, encountered some pro-life marchers, and struggled with putting the message of the museum ... Read more
Make every day meaningful
For anyone who grew up a sports fan, it’s been a difficult week, and frankly it’s hard to put into words why. On Sunday, NBA legend ... Read more
Looking back at Jim Hurts’ life in journalism
When you take respite at a comfortable venue where the host is hospitable and qualifies as a fluent raconteur, there is a lift that makes ... Read more
Pastor of Siluria Baptist Church in Alabaster
I traveled to another county to visit a church member and passed a church building near the highway. Their outdoor sign read: “Jeremiah 29:11.” Only the ... Read more
TCSS scholarship builds homegrown talent
During a Troup County School System Board of Education meeting filled with anticipation about senior property taxes, two young women were presented to the board ... Read more
Importance of the Census
Having an accurate total of a city’s population is important for many reasons. It determines the needs of a community, like how much money is ... Read more
Examining anxiety
From an early age, everyone envisions having the “perfect” life. We strive to reach goals and work tirelessly to pursue our dreams, only stopping when ... Read more
How baseball writers contributed to steroid and sign-stealing scandals
This week, you’ll find plenty of stories of baseball writers pointing their fingers, condemning the managers, general managers, and players with the Houston Astros and ... Read more
Keep shinning a light on human trafficking
In 2011, President Barack Obama declared Jan. 11 as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The trafficking and victim’s protection act of 2000 (TVPA), ... Read more