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Kudos to Butler County employees for stepping in and feeding students
We’ve all said the adage “teamwork makes the dream work,” but for Butler County Schools it was a different type of teamwork that kept ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Kendra Majors.
Delving into local history’s mysteries
The older I get, the more interested I grow in the past, how it affects us today and what it can teach us. ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Angie Long.
Op-ed: Alabama physicians face challenges head-on during vaccine rollout
By: John Meigs, Jr., MD, President – Medical Association of the State of Alabama Because of a seemingly slow rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Reports.
Higher education that “everyone” needs, can afford
SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL Long time resident of Crenshaw County, Dr. Ira Walton Sr. was joined this past September by Dr. Daryl Franzel, a 40 ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Reports.
Remember what matters most in 2021
The other day I posted on social media asking people to share a photo of something in their lives which brings them happiness. What was ... Read more
2 months ago by Angie Long.
Be merry, Butler County!
Suddenly having your long-range schedule go from busy to the sounds of crickets chirping can be disconcerting for anyone, and that’s the position this Lifestyles ... Read more
3 months ago by Angie Long.
As you shop for the holidays, remember to shop locally
As December ushers in, locals are busy readying for the holiday season and are ready to make gift purchases. After a year full of ups ... Read more
3 months ago by Kendra Majors.
Thanks to all the veterans who served
As I write this I know by the time you read it Veterans Day will be over. But a few things about Veterans day: it ... Read more
4 months ago by Staff Reports.
Choose to focus on the good things
We are officially in the holiday season now, and it’s still 2020. Who knows what is around the corner, or what challenges we may face ... Read more
4 months ago by Angie Long.
November is Alzheimer’s awareness month
It’s possibly the most difficult thing to watch a loved one go through – dementia or Alzheimer’s. November serves as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Statistics show ... Read more