By GREG MARKLEY With the death of former Chair of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Colin Powell in October, I was reminded of the amazing durability of Dick...
Column Articles
The Holiday Spirit
By SEAN DIETRICH I pushed open the door to the rural restaurant and the little bell above the door jingled. I had been on the road since six that...
Boys and Girls
By WENDY HODGE My dad used a term as far back as I can remember ... "passive soldier.” The way he said it sounded like a curse word to my young...
I’m Ready
By BRADLEY ROBERTSON Thursday, Nov. 11, was my 41st birthday. Hallelujah! Another year of life has passed and another awaits me on Earth. I believe...
Sally Sheehan Carries On Family Traditions At Thanksgiving
By Ann Cipperly Thanksgiving is a special time at the home of Sally and Rusty Sheehan, where family traditions are passed on each year. Sally brings...
Making the Grade: Twice Baked
By Stacey Patton Wallace As I’ve mentioned several times before in this column, I absolutely LOVE dining in downtown Opelika. I’m so glad that...
Oneness In Marriage
By BRUCE GREENTeaching Minister at 10th Street Church of Christin Opelika Creation truths are those truths directly connected with God bringing the...
Oh, That’s Good!
By WALTER ALBRITTON A man told me that finally he had decided to read the Bible – from Genesis through Revelation. “But pray for me,” he said;...
Survive & Advance
ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL The Opelika High School football team (9-3) defeated the Spanish Fort Toros, 28-14, last Friday in the second round of...