Trussville Tribune Opinions section.
By Steve Flowers A recent Fortune magazine article ranks Alabama as one of the top 10 states when it comes to corruption. We were ranked No. 6. The rankings were determined by a study of con... Read more
By Zack Steele I’m asked almost daily if eye problems can be inherited. Scientific evidence and genetic evidence are often controversial on this subject because for every study that suggests... Read more
By Steve Flowers There’s an old adage that says the more things change the more they remain the same. This is certainly apropos for this year’s primary elections. On election night, I kept l... Read more
By Abby Hathorn Some dads are easy to shop for because they are totally satisfied with a new hat, wallet or gift card to the home improvement store. However, if your dad is anything like my... Read more
By David Parrish A recent survey by Realtor.com identified a trend that I have been noticing more and more lately. While the kitchen is still the room that frequently makes or breaks a deal,... Read more
By Steve Flowers The big news out of this week’s political primaries is that there was no news. The results of every race came down almost precisely as predicted. The prevailing hypothesis a... Read more
By June Mathews All the recent late spring talk of exams and grades and graduations reminded me once again of the time I flunked music appreciation. Yeah, you read it right: music appreciati... Read more
By Slade Blackwell Four years ago, when the Republican legislative majority was entrusted by voters with the task of genuinely reforming state government, one of our first priorities was to... Read more
By Chesley Payne A common law marriage is one that hasn’t been formalized through a ceremony or a marriage license with the state. The term comes from English common law, which recognized ma... Read more
By Channing King Is your body getting the right nutrients? If not, it won’t function at its greatest potential. So many Americans are deficient in vital nutrients and have no idea how to get... Read more