http://www.cullmantimes.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sat, 10 May 2008 00:44:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/opinion/local_story_131004450.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/opinion/local_story_131004450.html There was one letter in particular that arrived this week, though, that I won’t soon forget. It was only 26 words, but it speaks volumes about the person who sent it. Sat, 10 May 2008 00:43:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/opinion/local_story_131004350.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/opinion/local_story_131004350.html I am in favor of abolishing the grocery tax if the legislature will do it with no strings attached. But the legislation being proposed is not a simple abolishment of the grocery tax. It is a shift of the tax burden. Sat, 10 May 2008 00:42:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/opinion/local_story_131004259.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/opinion/local_story_131004259.html Vinemont Elementary’s Fight for Cancer event was a huge success. Sat, 10 May 2008 00:42:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/opinion/local_story_131004218.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/opinion/local_story_131004218.html I am seeking historical information in regards to several families who lived in the Vinemont, Flint Creek, Providence, Pleasant Grove and Gold Ridge area of Cullman County, which was Blount County in the 1850s through the early 1900s. Sat, 10 May 2008 00:41:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/opinion/local_story_131004129.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/opinion/local_story_131004129.html I used to look forward to a nice drive in the country. It was a good way to relax and get away from all the trials and tribulation of the day or the week. I could come home and be ready for more everyday chores. Sat, 03 May 2008 19:57:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/opinion/local_story_124195809.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/opinion/local_story_124195809.html As a citizen and a practicing attorney, I must express of my concern over The Times' recent coverage of the Cullman County courts. Sat, 03 May 2008 19:57:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/opinion/local_story_124195718.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/opinion/local_story_124195718.html The idea of sales tax on groceries is not only a wonderful idea this should have been implemented years ago. Sat, 03 May 2008 19:56:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/opinion/local_story_124195653.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/opinion/local_story_124195653.html Monday night the Cullman City Council approved a bid for the construction of a new building to relocate Fire Station Two. This move will improve fire department service delivery in the City of Cullman. Sat, 03 May 2008 19:56:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/opinion/local_story_124195625.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/opinion/local_story_124195625.html From day one, this building code legislation has been about nothing more than providing a baseline code for the construction of homes in Alabama. Sat, 03 May 2008 19:55:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/opinion/local_story_124195544.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/opinion/local_story_124195544.html In difficult economic times, the last thing any Alabamian needs is a tax increase. This is exactly what the “grocery tax” plan will do if passed in the form presented by Rep. John Knight, and explained recently by Sen. Zeb Little. Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:36:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/opinion/local_story_117223712.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/opinion/local_story_117223712.html It is time to make history for the working families, the great middle class, of Alabama. It is time to eliminate the state sales tax on groceries. Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:36:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/opinion/local_story_117223619.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/opinion/local_story_117223619.html It is National Volunteer Week — a time to recognize volunteers and celebrate the spirit of volunteerism. Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:35:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/opinion/local_story_117223553.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/opinion/local_story_117223553.html Hello, local residents of Cullman County. How does it feel to be taken advantage of? Because that’s what happened the week of “Take Back Our Highways.” Our governor decided to impose his will on us for our safety. Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:34:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/opinion/local_story_117223512.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/opinion/local_story_117223512.html I would like to publically commend the dedication and efforts of Cullman County leaders, department heads and concerned citizens regarding Cullman County road side litter and discarded appliances and furniture. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:52:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/opinion/local_story_107225308.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/opinion/local_story_107225308.html Cullman firefighters, and in turn the citizens of Cullman, will benefit from this fundraiser, just as they have benefited from efforts from this group in the past.