Working for The Tribune has given me the unique opportunity to quickly learn about a lot of Tallassee’s heritage and history. Being a journalist, it’s necessary to get well acquainted with the residents of the town you serve and, when possible, … Continue reading A Diamond History

Doesn’t it seem peculiar that anything that helps the working man is opposed by Republicans and business leaders? Just recently, both groups have come out in opposition to raising the minimum wage, unions and an executive order that would give … Continue reading The Money Party

My brother, Britt, and I had tickets to see Alabama and Auburn do battle on the diamond last Tuesday. It’s rare these days, between family and work, that we get an opportunity to have a brother’s night out, so we … Continue reading The Capital City Catastrophe

It seems odd to me that in a country that makes such a big fuss over parenting and families, the U.S. is the only industrialized nation that doesn’t mandate paid maternity leave. Many countries, particularly in Europe, provide mothers with … Continue reading Time To Take Care Of Kids