Columns

Being a mom is more than biology
While I was in the process of adopting my daughter from Guatemala, I began following certain forums and websites dealing specifically with adoption.
May 14, 2008 - By Chasity Brown

Discipline needed, not nannies
I am typically not a big fan of reality t.v. shows, but I have found one that I really love.
May 13, 2008 - By Candi Atkinson

A Good decision? Probably so
A decision, expected to come soon, from the Scottsboro City Council could be a good one for years to come.
May 12, 2008 - By Ken Bonner

Enforce what we have before asking for more
Scottsboro City Council is apparently going to consider an ordinance requiring dog owners to have their pet on a leash when off their own property.
May 09, 2008 - By Ken Bonner

The best person I have ever known
As I move on in life, I realize how fortunate I really am. For that matter, just how good I have it.
May 08, 2008 - By Dewayne Patterson

Happy to be celebrating my first Mother's Day
This Sunday I will celebrate my first Mother’s Day since adopting my daughter, Marla, from Guatemala.
May 07, 2008 - By Chasity Brown

An example of love
Friday my parents celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.
May 06, 2008 - By Candi Atkinson

It's time to crack down on illegal behavior
It looks like things may be getting out of hand on the Jackson County Courthouse square again.
May 06, 2008 - By Ken Bonner

Plenty of people to congratulate this week
A lot of people that I know have had nice accomplishments this week, and I just figured they deserved my congratulations.
May 02, 2008 - By Jason Bowen

Owning a home is great and exhausting
Dara and I are now two-month owners of our very own home. I know this because we just made out second mortgage payment.
May 01, 2008 - By Dewayne Patterson

Let them just be kids
When you look back on your childhood, if you consider those the best years of your life, you were either extremely lucky.
April 30, 2008 - By Chasity Brown

Encouraging students to become tobacco free
Throughout Scottsboro, you will soon begin to see a new poster in windows of local businesses.
April 29, 2008 - By Candi Atkinson

Dentist visits are always an experience
This is by no means a shot at dentists. But let’s face it, the entire trip to the dentist is a little strange.
April 25, 2008 - By Jason Bowen

Writing about some great people
As you have picked up the newspaper this week, I am sure you have noticed The Daily Sentinel's special section, "Horizons," each day.
April 24, 2008 - By Dewayne Patterson

Pollen count reveals bad side of springtime
Spring is a beautiful time of year, especially in north Alabama.
April 23, 2008 - By Chasity Brown