Tag: Letter to the Editor
Letter to the editor: The Prodigal Nation (A short parable)
A wonderful Father was there at her birth. He watched as a brave young nation struggled to stand on her feet. Her people were...
Letter to the editor: You’re invited!
Several years ago, working on a garden design project at the Governor's Mansion (Montgomery), I discovered the FREE resources of the Library at the...
Letter to the editor: Thank you, Cullman!
I became involved with World Changers about 20 years ago and through the years traveled to places like Indiana, Kentucky, Arkansas, Texas and Alaska...
Letter to the Editor: ‘Zero accountability’
(Published without edits)
I used to go to the grocery store with my mama. Warehouse Discount Groceries hasn’t changed much in forty years; same...
Letter to the editor: Change our laws in Alabama so people...
We must change our laws in Alabama so that people with mental illness can get adequate mental health (care). Today, what we have in...
Letter to the Editor: Tribute to my mother, Grace McDowell Stewart
As we all get ready to remember or celebrate Mother’s Day May 14, my memories of my mother will always remain special to me....
Letter to the Editor: In honor of my father
My beloved father Randy Wilkerson died March 22, 2010, 13 years ago at the age of 61.
My father's love was unconditional, and he always...
Letter to the Editor: Vote to keep an appointed CCBOE superintendent
Cullman County desperately needs to vote to keep an appointed superintendent in the next election for Cullman County Schools.
I have heard so many people...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you, Jeremy Kilpatrick
I would like to let your community know they have a coroner they should be thankful for. After losing my wife Ruth of 38...
Letter to the Editor: A race to beat Lyme disease
In June of 2012, our family visited a petting zoo in the Florida Keys. The next night, we ended up in the ER with...
Letter to the Editor: America’s truckers are an important line of...
On any given day, there are tens of thousands of people being trafficked into and within the U.S. A large percentage of the victims...
Letter to the Editor: Is there any real good that comes...
There was an article concerning the Alabama Legislature 2021 Session in The Cullman Tribune on January 2, 2021. Garlan Gudger and Randall Shedd commented...
Letter the Editor: The dangers of benzodiazepine abuse
Prescription benzodiazepines can treat several conditions, including epilepsy, panic disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. However, professionals continue to debate as to whether long-term use...
Letter to the Editor: ‘Thank you and God bless’
On behalf of Double CK Bucking Bulls and Second Chance Rodeo Ministry we would like to take a few minutes to say thank you...
Letter to the Editor: COVID-19 threatens access to medical treatment; stressed...
My family and I experienced a near tragedy this week. I want to share this to give some insight into our current COVID situation...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Amend the 2015 Mandatory Release law
Dear Editor,
On September 12, 2020, a horrendous crime was committed to someone very near and dear to our hearts. Herndon “Junior” Self was a...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: In support of Rick Neighbors for Congress
Editor:
Almost 20 years ago we retired to the great state of Alabama. When the “dust” settled we began to pay attention to our local...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: It’s time for Alabama to do the...
The time has come to paraphrase the lawyer Joseph Welch in the famous Joe McCarthy hearing and address Governor Kay Ivey instead: “Have you no...
Letter to the Editor: It’s worth it to see them play
This will be a cross between a sports story and an opinion
piece. When you first start reading, you may ask, “Why is this in...
Letter to the Editor: An open letter from South Vinemont mayoral...
After the recent Letter to the Editor from my opponent, I commented that I have never heard, thought or said that Mayor Dodson has...
Letter to the Editor: In support of Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth
To the Editor:
First let me introduce myself. I am The Town of Colony Councilman Melvin Hammond (Finance) and have been a councilman for two...
Letter to the Editor: COVID-19 and the CHS band
I am the former activities director for Westminster Assisted Living. The reason I am writing you is to provide feedback regarding the CHS Band....
Letter to the Editor: An open letter from South Vinemont Mayor...
As far as this election goes, there have been several things said defaming my character. One, there’s things that have been said about things...
Letter to the Editor: Caregiving in the era of COVID-19
Even in ordinary times, the more than 760,000 unpaid family caregivers in Alabama face a daunting set of daily tasks. Oftentimes with little or no...
Letter to the Editor: Vote YES March 3, 2020 and Keep...
March 3, 2020 the citizens of Cullman County have an incredible opportunity to set the course for their future. Voting to support the proposed...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Hypothetical – Bernie or Elizabeth, was this...
Right-thinking, fact-driven Americans have hit their high-water mark, frustrated with the liberal news media fabricating stories about conservatives. Every day, since the Nov. 8,...
Letter to the Editor: 9/11 – My story: What I saw...
September 11, 2001 – Sarasota, Florida: It was a beautiful day as I stepped out of a bungalow at a tennis resort where President...
Letter to the Editor: Valuing school bus drivers
The purpose of this letter is to draw public attention and awareness statewide to a travesty concerning a profession that should command better wages....
Letter to the Editor: New federal public charge rule will hurt...
A new Department of Homeland Security regulation published last Monday will harm the health and well-being of thousands of Alabama families. The so-called public...
Letter to the Editor: Why should I join the VFW?
I’m a combat veteran but I’ve got a job, two kids in sports and I’m busy, or, I’m retired with grandkids and church and...
The touchy subject of taxes
I am fortunate to work in a school system whose community voted to keep a local tax to improve schools. I am also fortunate...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sen. Garlan Gudger: ‘Why I support the...
Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman is seen here with supporters in Cullman on June 5, 2018. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
On Tuesday, Governor Kay Ivey signed...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: DA Blaylock endorses Steve Marshall for Alabama...
A letter to the editor, submitted by Cullman County District Attorney C. Wilson Blaylock, is presented below without edits:
I agree with the NRA, Alabama...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Make time for the real reason for...
Each year, a local veterans’ organization leads our county observance of Memorial Day. Since this occasion is meant to remember and honor those Americans...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Protect access to health coverage for cancer...
My family is full of cancer patients and survivors. Access to timely treatment, affordable medications and regular screenings/doctor visits are essential and the reason...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The Naked Emperor and church in Cullman...
The Protestant Church is in greater need of reformation today than the Roman Catholic Church was in the 16th century. Absolutely true!
“The Emperor's New...
Letter to the Editor: Fighting together for a better Alabama
Hi, my name is Spencer Sandlin. I’m 30 years old and have lived in Cullman for three years now, and I love it out...
Honoring our Vietnam veterans Nov. 4
On Saturday, Nov. 4, the citizens of Cullman County will honor their military veterans at a daylong event at Cullman Regional Airport in Vinemont....
This year’s Veterans Day celebration is for our Vietnam veterans
This year, the Cullman Elks Lodge will host a community-wide celebration of Veterans Day at Cullman Airport all day, Saturday, Nov. 4. The focus...
“Thank you. You have some good people living in your area.”
Letter to the Editor
Wanted to say thank you to the people that came out to the rest area on I-65 on Saturday night.
I was...
“Our family could not be more grateful”
Letter to the Editor
We live in central Florida. I have two little boys so we decided it was best to evacuate. My 85-year-old grandmother...
University degree not the only pathway to great careers in Alabama
Josh Laney, Ed.S., sr. director for workforce development with the Alabama State Department of Education:
Many of us grew up with the idea that the...
Bosom Buddies Foundation helps cancer patients in need
Judy Grissom shared the following letter she received:
Hello, my name is Reda Legg. I would like to tell you my story and my experience...
Letter to the editor: open letter to district attorney
Editor's note: Below is a letter to the editor sent to The Tribune. The letter is a copy of a letter reader Emily Hayes...
Local veterans preparing for Memorial Day- learn the true meaning
Letter to the Editor
Cullman area military veterans will be having a busy month in May as we prepare to remember and to honor our...
Letter to the editor: Please don’t approve Warehouse District street closure
Editor's note: The Cullman City Council, in their meeting on March 20, OK'd a trial run for a pedestrian park on First Avenue in...
Letter to the editor: East Elementary students create Little Free Library
Good morning!
I have a HUGE project that needs publicity within our Cullman community. I am the librarian at East Elementary and I have a...
Letter to the Editor: Suicide
Jeremy L. Kilpatrick, Cullman County Coroner
Suicide: an act of self-harm that results in death.
There are many reasons a person might have suicidal ideations (thoughts). ...
Letter to the Editor: For official use only
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY -
The Department of the Army issued orders today to COL S. Claus, recalling him to active duty, with a report...
Thank you, Deputy Nunn
Last week, my husband and I were going south on Interstate 65 when we hit a piece of steel in the road. One tire...
Letter to the Editor: true meaning of Memorial Day
This month, our nation will observe Memorial Day. This is the one day each year that we pause to mourn those Americans who have...