OPINION — He was loading my grocery bags. I’ll call him Michael. He was early twenties, wearing an apron. He has Down syndrome.“How are you today?”...
Sean Dietrich | The checkout lane
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Making the grade: On the road to The Bright Star
OPINION — If you are my age or older, you probably remember the 1972 commercial which said: “When E.F. Hutton talks, people listen.”Well, when Chef...
On the Mark | Bulldogs face tough test against Hoover
OPINION — The wait is finally over. After months of preparation, the Opelika Bulldogs (0-0) will kick off the 2026 season Thursday night when they...
Kids talk about God | Why is it important to have eyewitnesses tell about Jesus?
OPINION — “If I told my teacher that a UFO landed on the playground during recess, she’d ask for video proof,” said Logan, 9. “Same thing if someone...
Altar Call | He found me
OPINION — John tells in his gospel the story of Jesus restoring the sight of a man born blind. The man went home seeing, but when he told people...
Anchored in truth | Created to leave a mark
OPINION — The more I study the Bible and examine the life and ministry of Jesus, the more I’m captivated by His ability to draw people into a...
Southern Hospitality | Kitchen Queens honor end of summer with farm-to-table dinner
OPINION — With summer coming to an end, the Kitchen Queens honored the season with a farm to table dinner, featuring a variety of delectable dishes....
Sean of the South | Therefore, consider the turtle
OPINION — Jim was stuck. In the middle of the rural two-lane highway. Right there on the pavement. Not far from the solid yellow line. Tucked...
When Jesus is worth more
OPINION — There are few things more frustrating than your GPS telling you to turn somewhere that makes absolutely no sense. You’re driving...