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Anchored in Truth | One light changes everything

OPINION — John 1:5 — “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”During our time living in Phoenix, Arizona, one of our favorite family adventures was visiting a lava tube near Flagstaff. Hidden among the pine trees, it was easy to miss....

Altar Call | Sing praise to God when you are alone

OPINION —Occasionally someone may be described as “living in the doldrums.” That means the person has the blues and is sad, depressed and lethargic. It’s not an uncommon experience. Most of us have days when despondency drains joy and energy from our lives.Since I...

Kids talk about God | What can we learn from the crucified body of Jesus?

OPINION —“If someone poked me with a spear, I’d be mad,” says Jake, 8. “Jesus just let them do it. That’s amazing.”Jake is right. What happened to Jesus’ body after he died on the cross reveals not just his suffering, but the depth of his love and the truth of who he...

On the Mark | Bulldog spirit shines this summer

OPINION — The Opelika High School football team officially kicked off summer workouts on Monday, June 1, signaling the beginning of another highly anticipated season for Bulldog football. Head coach Jonathan Chandler joined the “On the Mark” radio show earlier in the...

Making the Grade | Social Bar & Grill

Making the Grade | Social Bar & Grill

Jun 8, 2026

OPINION — Are you an extrovert or an introvert? According to Google AI, “personality test data show a roughly even divide in the U.S. population...

Sean of the South | Thank God for Baseball

Sean of the South | Thank God for Baseball

Jun 8, 2026

OPINION —The sun is lowering over the trees on the horizon, and the sky is lit orange here in Birmingham. The world is filled with daylight. The...

Southern Hospitality | Heritage Cooking Contest features chicken salad recipes

Southern Hospitality | Heritage Cooking Contest features chicken salad recipes

Jun 2, 2026

BY ANN CIPPERLY Chicken Salad was the theme of the 49th annual Heritage Cooking Contest held recently at the Lee County Extension Office. The...

Sean of the South | Thank God for Baseball

Sean of the South | Women

Jun 2, 2026

OPINION —I’m supposed to be eating complimentary hotel-breakfast, but I’m in line behind a girl’s softball team.The dining room is nothing but...

On the Mark | Who is in the Doghouse, OHS ‘26 football

On the Mark | Who is in the Doghouse, OHS ‘26 football

Jun 2, 2026

OPINION — The Opelika High School athletic department settled into a rare quiet last week as the school year officially ended. The first week of...

Kids Talk About God | Why did Jesus say ‘It is finished”?

Kids Talk About God | Why did Jesus say ‘It is finished”?

Jun 2, 2026

OPINION —“If I finish my vegetables, I get dessert,” says Caleb, 8. “But Jesus didn’t get dessert. He got a spear in his side.”Caleb’s comparison...

Altar Call | Of sheep and goats

Altar Call | Of sheep and goats

Jun 2, 2026

OPINION —The world loves to honor those rare individuals who accomplish great things. Ted Turner developed a remarkable baseball business in...

Anchored in Truth | You are not alone

Anchored in Truth | You are not alone

Jun 2, 2026

OPINION — According to findings released in 2025 by both the American Psychological Association and the U.S. Surgeon General’s Office, nearly six...

Making the Grade | Old Mill Country Kitchen

Making the Grade | Old Mill Country Kitchen

May 26, 2026

OPINION — A few weeks ago in this column, I mentioned that I love eating pancakes. Since I am a diabetic, this is a problem. As I once told my...

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