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John F. Floyd had written an opinion column for The Times for more than a decade, commenting on local, state, national and international issues.

The automotive world seems to be all in on battery-powered vehicles except for Toyota, which has done extensive testing on a hydrogen-powered concept.

Chris Underwoods story is about motivation and determination

On what premise does the legislature ignore the anticipated income generated by legalized gambling?

If the occupational license fee is eliminated, that revenue as part of the operating budget will have to be made up somewhere in the tax structure.

American boots on the ground in Ukraine may become necessary, at least from a political standpoint.

The next war involving Russia or China could be far different than any Americans have experienced in the past.

The effort to bring the Challenger Center to Gadsden is a substantial move in this city’s renaissance.

Bill Browning in a guest opinion says the U.S. should stand with Ukraine as it tries to fight off the Russian invasion.

Columnist John F. Floyd says he has total empathy for the Ukrainians, but not at all costs.