The McMillans of Baldwin County OPINION — Alabama has a treasured history of famous political families. Many of the legacies are of father-and-son...
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OHS Lady Bulldogs Split Games
OPELIKA — The OHS Lady Bulldog basketball team (6-7) split two games last week, losing to Lanett (45-13) and beating Benjamin Russell (40-25). Head...
The Best Christmas Gift
RELIGION — Though the birth of Jesus is not celebrated by everyone, it remains true that what God did at “Christmas” was for the whole world. The...
Back To Bethlehem
RELIGION — Well, it's that time of year when the Christmas cliches are taken out of their boxes, dusted off and put back into circulation. Jesus...
Making the Grade: Venucci’s in LaGrange
Amelia has been my dear friend since we started Avondale kindergarten together in Alexander City (“Eleck” City to the locals) back in September of...
Whittelsey Family Celebrates Christmas with Joyful Traditions
Nestled on Sanders Creek where family farmed generations earlier, the home of Anne and Sheldon Whittelsey is decked with festive décor to welcome...
Christmas
Hi. We don’t know each other. But Christmas is on the way, and I wanted to introduce myself. Then again, my name isn’t important. I’m nobody...
Pelosi, Trump and ‘Consequential’ Legacies of High-level Politicians
OPINION — When Ronald Reagan, the 40th U.S. president, died on June 5, 2004, the buzzword for TV broadcasters was “consequential.” They said all...
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Two Jefferson County Legends Retire OPINION — As we begin to celebrate the Christmas season and close out 2022, allow me to share the story of two...