Think of this scenario on the street. Two people meet up. We have two actors in this drama. The interaction changes dramatically when one of the people has a gun. A gun becomes a dynamic third actor, … more

While Democrats and Republicans have failed to come together to pass a much-needed coronavirus stimulus package, there is still an opportunity for our elected officials to support small businesses by … more

  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