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20 under 40 nominations underway
In Wednesday’s paper, we announced the beginning of our annual 20 under 40 nominations. If you missed it, we’re taking nominations for our third annual ... Read more
Rural broadband on the horizon
Approximately 70 percent of Chambers County is unserved by broadband internet. This presented an even larger problem when the COVID-19 pandemic began last March. Many ... Read more

Do your own research on the COVID-19 vaccine
Last week, we posted a survey on our Facebook page, allowing locals a chance to weigh in on taking the COVID-19 vaccine. We have to ... Read more
Now is not the time for silence
By: DeeDee Williams – West Point City Council The past week has been a very dark and sad time for America. When the unthinkable has ... Read more
Will you receive the COVD-19 vaccine?
The COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna are currently being dispersed throughout Alabama’s first responders, frontline workers and assisted living facilities. As of this writing, ... Read more
Here’s to new beginnings
Well, 2020 slithered out and 2021 waltzed right in. Here’s to new beginnings. We need a theme for this new year, and maybe we should ... Read more
We want to tell your stories and celebrate your successes
OUR VIEW: As we begin 2021 in earnest, we know 2020 was a difficult year for everyone, VTN included. As you are aware, we made ... Read more
New Years Resolutions
Congratulations. You’ve successfully navigated 2020, and you’ve made it to New Year’s Eve, eve. My granddaughter dubbed this year “the weird times”, and she was ... Read more
OUR VIEW: Resolutions for a return to normal
Every year, we usually find a few minutes to write in this space about New Year’s resolutions. We all make them. We want to lose ... Read more
They did not read me my rights
One of the most common questions I hear from clients, potential clients, friends and others in the community is, “Since they did not read a ... Read more