Opinion
Hospital observes Rural Health Day
To the editor: As we look forward to celebrating National Rural Health Day on Nov. 19, we cannot ignore how the healthcare landscape has changed ... Read more
5 months ago by Lisa Tindell.
Looking back: Band festival draws thousands
Thirty years ago, in 1990, Robbie Cotten. a native and resident of Brewton, was named the top amateur golfer in Alabama. Anthony Redmon, a former ... Read more
6 months ago by Lisa Tindell.
Growth of any kind is a good thing
Last week the work started to be evident with the planned construction of a new facility downtown. I know that there have been some controversial ... Read more
6 months ago by Lisa Tindell.
Looking Back: 30 Years ago
Thirty years ago, in 1990, life went on although most of us had our minds on the small country of Kuwait and what was happening ... Read more
6 months ago by Lisa Tindell.
Debates are just a different circus
Like most of the country, I watched the presidential debate last week. And, also like much of the country, my mind didn’t get changed at ... Read more
6 months ago by Lisa Tindell.
We live in the best community
When our people get knocked down, they get back up again – and they help their neighbors get back up, too. Last week Hurricane Sally ... Read more
7 months ago by Lisa Tindell.
It could have been worse
I was just like most of your for most of last week. No power, no phone, no internet, no way to go anywhere. Since I ... Read more
7 months ago by Lisa Tindell.
Remembering is easy every September 11th
In just a few days, we will recognize the awful thing that happened in our country 19 years ago. Wow, 19 years. Most days I ... Read more
7 months ago by Lisa Tindell.
30 year scope: Brewton as it was
Thirty years ago, in 1990, members of the Brewton Nutrition Center made old-fashioned bonnets to sell at the Blueberry Festival. Peggy Bracken was photographed with ... Read more
10 months ago by Lydia Grimes.
Old photographs share stories of old
Old photographs are true treasures. A few months ago, I was given the opportunity to rummage through my grandparents’ home. Uncovering an old cedar chest, ... Read more