The rise of e-commerce and large-scale retail chains has left many small businesses struggling to survive. However, in the face of these challenges, one thing is certain: the power of a supportive community can be a game-changer. By rallying …
When you hear about states’ rights, or federalism, it is the Tenth Amendment, the last amendment in our Bill of Rights that protects the rights of states.
The Ninth Amendment is a provision that is often overlooked and misunderstood; however, it plays an important role in protecting our rights. The amendment emerged during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 when some delegates feared that ex…
The Eighth Amendment to the United State Constitution is short but sweet – just 16 words, which are: “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.”
Written by James Madison and ratified in 1791, the Seventh Amendment is critical in guaranteeing our rights to a trial by jury in certain civil cases.
If you were to ask me what is in the Sixth Amendment, I wouldn’t have been able to tell you before I did the research to write this editorial, although I was familiar with some of the rights in it, I couldn’t have named the amendment. So, wha…
John Chapiewski was a dear friend for many years. I remember the first time I met him. He was working in the culinary department at Russell County High School, and it was the night a Christian band, JJ Weeks, was playing in the high school’s …
