The Shelby County Reporter welcomes letters to the editor and guest columns on any public issue. Letters should be kept to 250 words.

Published 12:00 am Friday, July 11, 2008

The editor reserves the right to correct spelling, style, punctuation and known factual errors. Please be sure to include your name, address and phone numbers for verification.

Letters can be sent by postal mail to The Shelby County Reporter, 115 Main Street, Columbiana, AL 35051