As I settle into my second week as the bureau chief at The Wetumpka Herald, I’m already learning a lot about Wetumpka. 

They say two is better than one; and the more, the better.

I am very rarely an over-pessimistic kind of person, but I have unfortunately started to see that side of me come through a little more over the past few weeks as sports leagues across the country developed plans to return to the field or court despite all signs suggesting otherwise.

The response from NASCAR in support of Bubba Wallace was remarkable, and that’s something I never thought I would be writing about this summer.

Every day in the newspaper business isn’t easy.

Father's Day, shmather’s day — just another day. 

It’s hard to ask for help.

The pressure is on for decision-makers right now.

I promise this is not a trick to get anyone’s hopes up. If you have been following my Twitter account, you know I have been promoting a lot of sports video games but this is not about that. 

Due to recent events, our lives are different and routines are interrupted; however, I would highly encourage families to maintain their child’s immunization schedule. We usually call this procedure taking our infant for a checkup and their “baby shots.” Infants and children could be at risk…

I’m a firm believer you get what you give in life.

“The only things you do in life are live and die; everything in between is optional.” — Emily Sarduy

“Different” means a lot of things. 

When we’re little, we all dream about what we’ll be when we grow up.

Kobe Bryant was a hero. Period. Point blank. There are no arguments.

I’m not shy about the fact I didn’t come from a family made of money. 

Once upon a time, little cities like Alexander City were a lot like Mayberry.

We’ve all heard the cliché, “Nothing is guaranteed.”

“It happens.”

No one likes to fail.

Reeltown football coach Matt Johnson has never hidden the fact he’s a Christian man. He uses the principles instilled from his religion to guide his student-athletes to not just become better football players but, more importantly, to become better men.

Maybe it’s the way I was raised.

As preparation continued for another week of the NFL season last week, I saw a quote from Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield that rubbed me the wrong way. I’m not sure what exactly he meant by it but it didn’t the attention it should have gotten and it became a joke on ESPN talk shows.

Strong. Confident. Brave. Relentless.

Dear Editor,

The holidays always make me a bit nostalgic and reminiscent. 

To me, holidays mean one real simple thing: Family.

Any time a coach leaves after 20 years at the helm, it’s a tough job to be his or her predecessor.

It’s Nov. 2 and that means — well, in my world anyway — it’s practically Thanksgiving and Christmas has basically arrived. I’m already ready for my Christmas tree and all the pine-scented candles. Let’s break out the Buffalo plaid and go ahead and stock up on wrapping paper. It’s time for th…

Halloween can be tough for children who have special needs. Some love it; others don’t; many love it but encounter issues throughout the holiday.