Column Articles

Sean of the South | Nov. 21, 2024

First Dates OPINION — One of the first official dates with my wife took place at her parents’ house. That night, her extremely nosy parents promised not to eavesdrop, nor bother us, nor hide behind the sofa and wait for us to kiss.Her parents agreed to let us have the...

Southern Hospitality | Nov. 21, 2024

Washburns celebrate Thanksgiving with family traditions |OPINION — At the home of Shirlene and Dan Washburn in Opelika, photos of their beloved family mingle with awards from Dan’s distinguished career, including several hall of fame honors. Thanksgiving is the one...

Inside the Statehouse

The Trump triumph OPINION — Our 45th President, Donald J. Trump, was elected as our 47th President on Nov. 5. He not only won, he won overwhelmingly. Under the Electoral College system, our President is elected not by popular vote, but by a system where each state...

A Taste of Grace | Nov. 21, 2024

Hazardous to your health? OPINION — In late August, the Surgeon General declared that parenting could be hazardous to your health. You read that right. Parenting is now in the same category as smoking, alcohol, and other forms of drug abuse.According to the report:...
Alter Call

Alter Call

A few words fitly spoken OPINION — The scene before me remains etched in my mind. I had walked into a huge ballroom in a hotel in Dallas, Texas, 15...

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On the Mark | Nov. 21, 2024

On the Mark | Nov. 21, 2024

Opelika finishes 8-2, heads to post-season OPINION — OHS FOOTBALLHoover (10-2) ended Opelika’s (9-3) football season with a 32-29 win in three...

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Alter Call

Alter Call | Nov. 14, 2024

Finding peace in my 'Remember Room' OPINION — When I turned 70 and retired from fulltime ministry, I found time to read books that I had little time...

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A Taste of Grace | Nov. 14, 2024

A Taste of Grace | Nov. 14, 2024

From groaning to glory - part three OPINION — In the past two weeks, we’ve looked at Romans 8:18-25 and seen how humanity and the earth (Paul speaks...

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On the Mark | Nov. 21, 2024

On the Mark | Nov. 14, 2024

Opelika to play against Hoover Friday OPINION — Opelika (9-2) football thumped Florence (6-5) by a score of 43-7 last Friday at Bulldog Stadium in...

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Making the Grade | Nov. 14, 2024

Making the Grade | Nov. 14, 2024

Dadeville's Grand Bakery OPINION — As I’ve mentioned before in this column, when I attended Benjamin Russell High School in Alexander City (“Eleck”...

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On the Mark | Nov. 21, 2024

On the Mark | Nov. 7, 2024

Opelika finishes 8-2, heads to post-season OPINION — Opelika’s Football team (8-2) will host Florence (5-5) in the first round of the Alabama High...

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