The election process can be hectic with the millions of voters flocking to the polls, but the debacle in Florida where two major races remain undecided more than a week after election day is pathetic.

Time is ticking down on the annual Cares & Shares food driver for the Cullman Caring for Kids foods bank.

American values are spelled out clearly by the nation’s founders — freedom, justice, and liberty for all.

The nighttime attack on a popular California club Wednesday left at least 12 people dead and leaves a chilling reminder that random disregard for life has become too familiar with the frequency of mass killings.

A series of pipe bombs intended for former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former Vice President Joe Biden, CNN and others leaves a troubling pall over the nation as mid-term elections approach.

Fred Hunter is a familiar face for anyone who watches WBRC in Birmingham.

Fatal drug overdoses and addiction are common topics and problems throughout the nation, and Cullman County is not immune from what is known as the opioid crisis.

The Alabama Board of Pardons and Parole appears to be in turmoil after Gov. Kay Ivey ordered all hearings for early parole to cease.

The names often roll off the tongue like unforgettable house guests you hope never again darken your door.

A low unemployment rate, as desirable as the news appears, does not wipe out hunger or change everyone’s life for the better.

Economic development efforts in Cullman have along been recognized for outstanding work.

Oktoberfest officially opens today with the traditional ceremony of tapping the keg and plenty of food, music and activities.

The long political year in Alabama will come to a conclusion when voters go to the polls Nov. 6.

Smokers have been relegated to designated areas through the years because of health concerns over second-hand smoke, while the growing crowd that vapes emits varied aromas of steam for all to inhale.

The ever-advancing world of technology is creating both a sense of anxiety and opportunity for workers. In reality, workers who embrace the future and prepare for changes will be those who are leading the way in a strong economic climate.

Local school boards approved their budgets Thursday night, generally keeping level funding for the 2018-2019 fiscal year with the hope the economy remains vibrant.

The Cullman area gets a lot of well-deserved publicity for the business climate, quality of education and its rising status for entertainment.

Sheriff Matt Gentry sat down with Cullman County commissioners Tuesday to outline the growing demands on deputies and the need for additional funding.

One of the nation’s top propagators of conspiracies and fake news was permanently banished from Twitter this week.

Unfortunately, depression and suicide are becoming all too common in Cullman County and the nation.

Alabama has earned an impressive ranking in an economic category that should mean continued growth for the state’s workers.

U.S. Sen. John McCain, throughout his long public life, often reflected that he had been blessed.

Efforts to intervene in the mental health crisis took a positive turn for Cullman County recently with the announcement of a single grant.

High school football kicked off Thursday night with plenty excitement.

Alabama is in a predicament heading into the 2020 U.S. Census.

The heat and distortion of political rhetoric is a rallying cry to supporters, sometimes effectively diverting attention from one issue to create a sense of calamity.

A historical moment unfolded Monday at the Cullman City Council meeting when Jenny Folsom became the first woman selected to serve as president of the governing body.

The weather remains hot, but in less than two weeks, stadium lights will brighten the night skies across Cullman County for the kickoff of another high school football season.

The nation’s unemployment rate has plummeted to 3.9 percent, marking a five-decade low and representing a new challenge for companies.

A ranking of public school systems in Alabama found Cullman City School perched in 10th place out of 138 statewide.

Cullman Regional Foundation has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for valuable medical services through various events and the support of many faithful donors.

The First Amendment is a simply written, valuable doctrine for the United States, yet perceived challenges to those words deserve thorough scrutiny from the nation’s leaders.

Driving through Cullman 10 years ago was not particularly challenging, but that’s been changing as the volume of automobile accidents increase.

Local merchants and restaurant owners face a lot of daily competition and hurdles, but not because of the quality of what they offer to consumers.

Walt Maddox is trying what no candidate has done before in Gov. Kay Ivey’s tenure as governor — get her to the debate podium.

The Cullman County Museum is a familiar landmark and gathering place for a look back at history and understanding the birth and growth of the local community.

Attempts to judge the impact of tariffs and the threat of tariffs are difficult as some observers welcome the move and others warn that jobs will be lost.

The Cullman area gained an expansive new recreational area Tuesday with the opening of the Duck River Reservoir’s trails and water body for public use.

When the weather is threatening strong winds, tornadoes or snow and ice, Phyllis Little has long been a source of calm and reason for the community.

To the Editor:

The hot, humid days of summer are creating a sweltering oven outdoors, which is typical for north Alabama.

Six months into the year, Alabama’s traffic death toll was nearing 300, attributable to a variety of reasons ranging from not wearing seat belts to distracted driving to drug and alcohol abuse.

Thirty-five years ago, as the editor of a suburban Boston newspaper, I faced a hostile crowd in a church meeting room over a story my newspaper had written about the public suicide of a young man. Efforts to persuade him to give up his gun blocked main street traffic for several hours and ca…

The arrival of Met-South in Hanceville is a testament to the value of reliable workforce training and cooperation.

A coalition of residents who see first-hand how mental health issues affect the community received more good news in recent days with the donation of more money to help initiate a plan to improve health care for area residents.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, leader of a state that is third nationally in automobile exports, has warned proposed import tariffs could harm the state’s economy.