Opinion

Families need change

The numbers could be numbing: More than a third of our children are living in poverty; more than 17 percent of births are to unmarried ... Read more

Vanity can be fun thing

I had the misfortune to be stuck in creeping, bumper-to-bumper traffic along a stretch of I-65 over the weekend, but I was slightly entertained along ... Read more

Cuts only hurt families

A strong economy is measured by the economic security of Alabama families. The release of state-level poverty information recently is an important and unfortunate reminder ... Read more

Feds have obligation to coast

Last week, published reports surfaced that the ongoing negotiations between BP and the U.S. Justice Department to determine fines and penalties related to the 2010 ... Read more

Bullying behavior hurts us all

It may take different forms these days with the advent of social media and new technology, but bullying has been a problem for school children ... Read more

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Mom thanks ‘Project Eagle’

I would like to take this time to thank the coordinators on behalf of all the parents who have their children in the Project Eagle ... Read more

Putt-Putt coming to Brewton?

How many times have you heard from your child, your teenager or just overall as a family that there is never anything to do here ... Read more | 1 comment

Support sought for MLK event

On Saturday Jan. 14, 1012, the Alabama Democratic Conference (ADC) Brewton Precinct will commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday with our annual parade. In the ... Read more

Help needed in search for drink

I would like to address the merchants in Brewton who sell grocery items. Can anyone tell me why I am unable to find “Riptide Rush” ... Read more

New Beginnings distributes food

To see the work of God take place right in front of you is the most amazing feeling. New Beginnings’ True Vine Food Pantry purchased ... Read more