by Tony W. Cartledge | Aug 3, 2007 | Opinion
I’ve never been around so many Primitive Baptists as I have been at the Baptist History Celebration being held in Charleston Aug. 1-3.I haven’t been avoiding Primitive Baptists, but there just aren’t many of them around. Come to think of it, prior to...
by Daniel Carro | Aug 3, 2007 | Opinion
Nobody should think–lawmakers included–that illegal aliens are in their situation by choice. Given the option, most if not all would welcome the possibility of becoming a law-abiding citizen of this country. Nobody should think–lawmakers...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Aug 2, 2007 | Opinion
Attending a Baptist history conference in Charleston is a bit like learning anatomy in the operating room — the city reeks of history, and First Baptist Church of Charleston is at the heart of it. A plaque embedded in the front wall of the sanctuary building...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Aug 2, 2007 | Opinion
As a Baptist History Celebration got underway in Charleston Aug. 1, about 120 participants faced a nearly two-and-a-half hour session comprised mainly of four lectures, lasting until 10:00 p.m.You have to love Baptist history to get excited about topics like...
by Britt Towery | Aug 2, 2007 | Opinion
Some wars fall between the cracks. That appears to be what happened with Polk’s War. James K. Polk was our 11th president. He is often listed as the worst president we’ve ever had. Polk’s War was actually the Mexican War of 1846-48. Before and during...
by James L. Evans | Aug 2, 2007 | Opinion
Alabama, along with several other places in the country, is suffering through one of the worst droughts in decades. Agribusiness, whether it takes the form of cattle or produce, is dependent on water. And agribusiness is big business in Alabama. Gov. Riley, no...
