BY STACEY WALLACE OPINION —As I’ve mentioned before in this column, I am a proud Southern woman. I was born in Alexander City (“Eleck” City to the...
Making the grade | Banditos delivers on full flavor
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Sean of the South | Scents and sensibility
OPINION — I used to write about her all the time. She was just so easy to write about.From the first moment I met Thelma Lou, when she was an...
Anchored in truth | Dressed for Battle
BY ROBERT MILLER OPINION — One of the first things I learned in the military was that equipment only helps if you know how to use it. Beginning in...
Altar Call | Remember all His blessings
BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — The evidence of what God does in response to intercessory prayer is undeniable and awe-inspiring. I remember a holy...
Kids about talk God | What can we learn from Jesus’ first resurrection appearance to His disciples?
OPINION — “If I saw Jesus after he rose from the dead, I would probably scream, then faint, then scream again,” said Lily, 10. “Then I would hug him...
On the Mark | OHS reveals new uniforms; looks for 10th game
BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — The Opelika High School football team officially kicked off another exciting week of preparation for the upcoming...
Sean of the South | Chasing imperfection in a wax-covered world
OPINION —The bag of vegetables magically appeared on our front porch along with beer. I looked around for angels and wisemen.Then I turned to my...
Southern Hospitality | Serve a variety of dishes featuring fresh fruits of summer
BY ANN CIPPERLY OPINION —Peaches, blueberries, blackberries and other fresh fruits are abundant during summer. While fresh fruit is at its peak of...
Anchored in truth | When holy becomes ordinary
BY ROBERT MILLER OPINION — One of the unfortunate realities of life is that familiarity has a way of dulling our appreciation. I remember the very...