The window of opportunity to complete the 2020 Census is slowly closing.
With doubts surrounding the 2020 college football season, several players and coaches have taken to social media over the past few weeks to express their interest in having a season this year. The hashtag #WeWantToPlay started to become more popular on Sunday evening but things really took o…
I recently had the pleasure of attending two local events, Trade Days in Eclectic and Merchants Market in downtown Wetumpka.
Happy election season, y’all. College football season still might not happen and, in Alabama, by God that’ll be a travesty, but hey, election season may be just as entertaining.
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 unfair to judge a group of people as one.
It’s hard to ask for help.
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I always see social media posts when people want to single out a family member or friend to celebrate birthdays or holidays but I never participated in those myself. I never have a problem with those posts and it certainly doesn’t mean I don’t care when it’s my friends’ birthdays or anything…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the nation hard.
After months of anticipation, ESPN aired the first two episodes of “The Last Dance” on Sunday night, premiering the long-awaited documentary on Michael Jordan’s life and playing career. Basketball fans have gone a month without watching a game so everyone was hungry to tune in and the number…
The NBA and the NCAA have seemingly worked together over the years to benefit each other from increased ticket sales to elite talent to high TV ratings. Each league has seen some positive impact from whatever rule changes happen between the levels of men’s basketball.
We often talk a lot about student-athletes needing to be careful about what they post on social media. It’s important for not only their recruiting journeys but also how they are seen by their coaches and communities. There’s no hiding on social media and student-athletes can assume everythi…
I’ve thought and I’ve thought and I’ve thought about what in the world I want to use this space for today.
As we get further and further away from the last sporting event, I have had to turn to several different ways to get my sports fill. I spent time over the weekend watching game replays, playing video games and reading some of my favorite books on sports.
I've never been more proud to have my job than I am now — for multiple reasons.
Well, it looks like just when we started to have some nice weather, we’re going to be confined inside our homes.
My life revolves around sports — literally.
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've never been more proud to have my job than I am now — for multiple reasons.
Well, it looks like just when we started to have some nice weather, we’re going to be confined inside our homes.
My life revolves around sports — literally.
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.”
The start of a new year serves as a time of reflection.
No one likes to fail.
It’s hard not to get caught up in all the excitement of the holiday season.
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.
Why is it a heartbroken mother who just lost her daughter to an evil crime is out on the front lines preaching to parents about protecting their children?
To me, holidays mean one real simple thing: Family.
You ever pick up the newspaper, turn on the TV or scroll through news on your phone and think, “Man, does anything good happen anymore?”
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