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Anchored in truth | Jesus, the King we serve

OPINION — Most of us have a pretty clear picture in our minds when we hear the word “king.” We think of crowns, thrones, armies and power. We imagine someone surrounded by guards, protected by wealth and recognized by everyone around him as a person of...

Altar Call | Waiting on God

OPINION — We spend a great deal of our time waiting. We wait in line. We wait for a check. We wait for the kids to finish practicing for and playing games. We wait for a raise. We wait, and wait, and wait.In many situations we take a number and wait for our number to...

Kids talk about God | Why is everyone responsible before God?

OPINION — “My little brother always says, ‘It’s not my fault!’” said Ava, 8. “Even when the cookie is still in his hand.”Excuses are as old as humanity. In Romans 2:12, Paul writes, “For as many as have sinned without law will also perish without law, and as many as...

Making the grade | Bow & Arrow on University

BY STACEY WALLACE OPINION — Do you like to dance? Well, this 63-year-old retired English teacher loves to dance.Back in the day, right before my sixth graders had a dance, I’d say something like, “If y’all want to learn to dance, watch me.”Some would smile, probably...
On the Mark | Nov. 12, 2026

On the Mark | Nov. 12, 2026

OPINION — Opelika High School routed Alma Bryant High School 41-7 last Friday at Bulldog Stadium in the first round of the AHSAA Class 6A...

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On the Mark | Nov. 12, 2026

On the Mark | Nov. 4, 2026

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Sometimes a loss reveals more about a football team than a win ever could.Last Thursday night in Prattville, Opelika...

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