The bloodletting is about to begin. It is a little ironic that the man holding the scalpel and overseeing the cutting is a physician, Gov. Robert Bentley. More...
In medieval times, it wasn’t uncommon for a messenger with the task of having to deliver unpleasant news to the king or queen to be rewarded for his words by losing his head. More...
As the Legislature begins the first Regular Session of the quadrennium this week, they face the daunting task of crafting a state budget demolished by the Great Recession. More...
An emotional shockwave reverberated across the Gulf Coast last Thursday afternoon after the Pentagon announced that Boeing was chosen to build the new Air Force tanker. The decision was deeply disappointing and prompts serious questions. More...
Already, just one day into the Alabama legislative session, Democrat and Republican lawmakers have already found common ground: Despite the state’s dire financial situation, there will be no reduction of legislative pay. More...
“For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; The flowers appear on the earth; and the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land.” — Song of Solomon 2:11- More...
CHS supporter says newspaper’s meeting report didn’t get it all right
Dear Editor, On behalf of the citizens of Coffeeville and myself, we very much appreciate the fact your sports reporter was dispatched to cover the Panther safari of 17 February, perhaps a newspaper reporter would have been a better choice, due More...
Dear Editor, Hey! Did you know that the Clarke County High School Boy’s Basketball team won Regional’s last week? Which MEAANNNSSS the team is going to the state semi-finals in Birmingham this week. Hhhhmmmm .... More...
The sesquicentennial, or 150th anniversary, of the Civil War is being observed beginning this year.We are reviewing the pages of The Clarke County Democrat (renamed The Clarke County Journal during the war) for a local view of the historical event. More...