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Sean of the South | May 9, 2024

A mother's love OPINION — “I am a little old woman who lives in an assisted living facility…” her email began.Her following message was about the length of “War and Peace.” She is a woman who is as sweet as Karo syrup. But—and I mean this respectfully—brevity is not...
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Inside the State House | May 9, 2024

Senator/Coach Tuberville is quietly effective OPINION — As the end of 2023 was approaching, the U.S. Senate had ignored the custom to adjourn around Thanksgiving for a month-long Christmas break. Instead, they were working right up to Christmas. Alabama’s senior...
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Alter Call | May 9, 2024

The sound of those crutches OPINION — Now that walking is impossible for me without the use of a walker, it helps to remember friends who endured far worse physical pain without complaining. Their example inspires me to cease whining about a minor inconvenience on my...
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Studying His Word | May 9, 2024

Friends, followers and community OPINION — Do you recognize where these slogans come from?“Caring is part of our package.”“Find your family at …"Did you guess Jack’s? If so, you only get partial credit because the business’s name is actually Jack’s Family Restaurants....
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On the Mark | May 9, 2024

On the Mark | May 9, 2024

May 10, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — OPELIKA SPRING FOOTBALLOpelika high football coach Bryan Moore officially kicked off spring practice last week, his...

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Hugs for mothers

Hugs for mothers

May 10, 2024

OPINION — From “Here Comes A Hug” (author anonymous): It’s Wondrous what a hug can do. A hug can cheer you when you’re blue. A hug can say “I love...

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Hugs for mothers

May Day comes in bright

May 7, 2024

OPINION — Happy May Day to our community. April Showers have truly brought in May flowers in Lee County, Alabama. Our town, garden clubs and...

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Jesus changed him

Jesus changed him

May 2, 2024

OPINION — The New Testament story of a man named Saul is an awesome example of the life-changing power of Jesus. In the days following the...

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Doing right

Doing right

May 2, 2024

OPINION — As we read through the Genesis account, one of the admirable characteristics of Joseph is his determination to do what is right — no...

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On the Mark | May 9, 2024

On the Mark | May 2, 2024

May 2, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — OHS PHYSICAL EXAMSOpelika High will conduct physical exams for student-athletes planning on playing sports for the...

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