How Merle Haggard's 1973 Holiday Hit Captured Struggles of Working-Class Families

Most holiday songs celebrate joy, family and festive cheer. In 1973, Merle Haggard took a very different approach.

Former staff at Trussville karaoke bar Velma’s say unpaid wages were only part of the problem

This story was written by Brady Flanigan, editor of the Trussville Tribune. TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (TRIBUNE) — It started with a ...