Trussville Tribune Opinions section.
By Chesley Payne I am often contacted by people who have a recently deceased family member who want to know whether it is necessary to probate the will. That answer often depends on whether... Read more
By Robert Wilkerson “God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life” (John 3:16). Now that Christmas is over and all the hu... Read more
By Scott Buttram As 2013 closes, so will one of Birmingham’s most enduring landmarks. Today, Lyric Hot Dogs and Grill will serve its last dog and the last Greek hot dog stand still own... Read more
By Slade Blackwell Government efficiency has been and continues to be a priority for many of my legislative colleagues and me. In 2011, Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley set out to save the state... Read more
Commentary By Scott Buttram I recall the first time I stumbled across an episode of “Duck Dynasty” and the first thought that crossed my mind: Here we go again. From the reality... Read more
By Robert Wilkerson The prophet Isaiah foretold the birth of God’s son Jesus Christ many centuries before he was born in the little town of Bethlehem. Isaiah said of Jesus that he would be c... Read more
By Dave Parrish When I say I don’t want anything for Christmas, that’s really not true. It’s just that what I want, you can’t buy. And really, it’s much more fu... Read more
By Chesley Payne A question that I often hear from clients is whether a person is liable for the debts of their spouse. This issue often comes up during a divorce or situation in which a deb... Read more
By Robert Wilkerson Football has become the religion of the South. It has thousands of followers who eat, sleep and breathe it. They make pilgrimages to their shrines in Bryant-Denny, Jordan... Read more
By Zack Steele I am often asked the difference between the specialties of eye care. What is an optometrist? What is an ophthalmologist? What is the difference? I even get asked occasionally... Read more