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Sean of the South | One afternoon at Winn Dixie

OPINION — He was a good kid. You could just tell.He was maybe 11. Twelve at the most. He was in the supermarket. He had his little sister balanced on his hip. You don’t often see boys carrying toddlers out in public.The kid was filling a shopping buggy. He was...

On the Mark | Opelika Spring Break update: Athletes shine while school’s out

BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION — As Opelika students enjoy their spring break, local athletes have been hard at work representing their schools in various sports competitions. With Area games on the horizon, spring break hasn’t slowed down the action. Here’s a recap of...

A Taste of Grace | Romans and the Torah

BY BRUCE GREEN OPINION — Romans 7 is as challenging to grasp as Romans 6 is easy to understand. It would have been fine with most of us if Paul had gone straight from chapter 6 to chapter 8. But of course, had he done so, the first four verses of chapter 8 wouldn’t...

An Alter Call | Why churches grow

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — There are likely a dozen good reasons why churches grow. The primary reason, of course, is obvious: God gives the growth. No one ever explained this better than Saint Paul when he wrote to the Corinthian Church, “I planted, Apollos watered,...

Making the Grade | Stinson Breads

Making the Grade | Stinson Breads

Mar 18, 2025

BY STACEY WALLACE OPINION — As I’ve mentioned many times in this column, my husband and I have fallen in love with the city of Opelika, while living...

Sean of the South | Sweet Georgia Barbecue

Sean of the South | Sweet Georgia Barbecue

Mar 11, 2025

BY SEAN DIETRICH OPINION — Columbus, Georgia. I was eating at a barbecue joint not far from the state line.My cousin, John, insisted that this joint...

On the Mark | Week of March 10, 2025

On the Mark | Week of March 10, 2025

Mar 11, 2025

OPINION — Congratulations to Craig Montel on being named Athletic Director at Opelika High School. SOCCERThe Opelika High varsity boys soccer team...

Southern Hospitality | Humphry family enjoys Sunday suppers

Southern Hospitality | Humphry family enjoys Sunday suppers

Mar 11, 2025

BY ANN CIPPERLY FOR THE OBSERVER In the small community of Waverly, Summer Humphry and her husband Matthew enjoy gathering family together each week...

Altar Call | A salute to the people feeding families

Altar Call | A salute to the people feeding families

Mar 10, 2025

OPINION- Warning: Reading this may cause you to write a check. But you won’t be alone. Writing this has caused me to write a check. Now, read on;...

A Taste of Grace | Romans and baptism

A Taste of Grace | Romans and baptism

Mar 10, 2025

OIPINION — In Romans 6, Paul is dealing with a couple of objections he must have encountered more than a time or two in sharing the good news of...

On the Mark | Week of March 10, 2025

On the Mark | OHS boys soccer suffers losses this week

Mar 4, 2025

BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION —The Opelika High School boys’ soccer team endured a challenging week with two close losses. First, Smiths Station edged...

Classroom Observer | Buttercups are blooming with Spring hope

Classroom Observer | Buttercups are blooming with Spring hope

Mar 4, 2025

We are still in winter, but it is so special as we are out and about in central Alabama to see the beautiful sunshine yellow colors of buttercups...

Sean of the South | Sweet Georgia Barbecue

Sean of the South | Shaking your butt

Mar 3, 2025

BY SEAN DIETRICH OPINION — Mount Airy. The Earle Theater was crowded, the room smelled of popcorn, and I was onstage shaking my butt.I don’t mean to...

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