Trussville Tribune Opinions section.
Editor’s Note: This is an opinion column. By Michael J. Brooks “Do you want cheese on that?” the disembodied voice asked from the drive-through speaker. It reminded me of another cheese inci... Read more
by Scott Buttram, publisher Commentary TRUSSVILLE — An inappropriate comment on social media by al.com freelancer Bill Lumpkin regarding the AHSAA State Championship Flag Football game... Read more
Editor’s note: This is an opinion column. By Bobby Mathews, Sports Editor Coaches are hired to be fired. That’s what they say, anyway. But there’s something that just feels off about t... Read more
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary Some folks like to say “the devil’s in the details.” Not me. I believe that God is in the details. Details are what make the big picture come together.... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary “I’d suggest getting your affairs in order,” the doctor told the older woman. The doc said this with no emotion. He just looked at his shoes b... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary The sky above Surry County, North Carolina, smells of burnt wood and heavy soot tonight. The atmosphere is hazed with a melancholy brown smoke... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary Somewhere in Georgia. The hotel lobby is festooned with Christmas decor and holly, and the place smells like a cross between a cinnamon bun an... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary “When I was a kid, we didn’t have no Christmas tree,” said the waitress, placing a hamburger on the table before me. I was in North Georgia, i... Read more
Phil Williams: Surveillance vs. Security
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary I’m that guy that turns off the location setting on my phone when I’m not using it. I am also that guy that very often puts a piece of tape or somethin... Read more