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Sean of the South | An analog childhood

OPINION —  Wake up early. Saturday morning. Leap out of bed. Oh, the bliss. You sprint to the television set, racing your sister. Last one’s a rotten egg. You are still wearing Superman pajamas. Beneath your Man-of-Steel PJs, you’re wearing Batman skivvies, which...

Southern Hospitality | Easter is a day of celebrating for Jackson family

“Above all, love each other as love covers a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.” Peter 4:8-9  With a servant’s heart and love for others, Kem Jackson has a gift for hospitality. At Easter, Kem and her husband, the Rev. Al...

On the Mark | Opelika sports roundup

OPINION —  Opelika continues to showcase its talents across soccer, track and field, softball and baseball, with each team battling through highs and lows this past week. Soccer  The Opelika varsity boys split their matches last week, celebrating a 2-1...

Altar Call | Walking around that old rugged cross

OPINION — As we approach the celebration of Easter, it is time once again to take a walk around that old rugged cross. Remembering the sacrifice Jesus made on that dark Friday helps me realize my pain is nothing compared to crucifixion on a cross. The cross is the...
Altar call | Opening blind eyes

Altar call | Opening blind eyes

My dear friend shared these somber words with me during a recent visit: “I am legally blind.” She can still see, but barely. “I cannot recognize a...

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