Burdensome regulation is destroying our country. Over-regulation stifles innovation and creates a situation in which economic growth and job creation are discouraged. Reasonable regulation … more

Our United States are in unprecedented times with so much bad news coming every day.  We try to search for some “positives” in order to help battle against this dreaded Covid-19 … more

The following is a response to the Op-ed posted by Rauf Bolden on Jan. 21, 2020. Mr. Bolden suggests that the funds of the Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) be … more

The opinion page of the Jan. 15 Islander, Courier and Onlooker presents a stark contrast between the aptitude and attitudes of south Alabama’s two representatives in Washington. U.S. … more

First off I want to thank you for the article you wrote about dogs in restaurants. I am not by any means a pet hater but feel like when I go into a place to eat I do not like to see dogs … more

I’m looking forward to our yearly sojourn to the Gulf. Since our last trip I had the good fortune to have my application for the Marine Resources Education Program (MREP) Southeast Fisheries … more

Orange Beach is not prepared for an active shooter, having dedicated minimal resources to this possibility. Granted the odds are long that a lone shooter takes aim from high on the Beach Road, but … more

Veterans Day is a time to reflect on the service of our armed forces and thank our military service members, past and present, for their hard work and their sacrifice. My husband served over … more

Veterans deserve a break William “Doc” Schmitz, VFW National Commander The majority of service members agree, the most difficult aspect of transitioning out of the military is leaving … more

Most of us are aware of the building on Hwy 59 known as South Baldwin Regional Medical Center. When a medical situation takes you through the doors you will realize it is more than just a building. … more