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Columnists’ Day

BY SEAN DIETRICH I didn’t believe him. I thought he was pulling my leg or similar appendage. I was at the airport bar. He told me April 18 was National Columnists’ Day.“Surely you’re joking,” I said.“Nope,” he said. “And don’t call me Shirley.”The bartender pulled us...

What ‘Surrender to Jesus’ means

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — Submit to God. Humble yourself. Admit you need help. Surrender to Jesus. Ask Jesus to take over management of your life. This is the attitude one must have to become an authentic follower of Jesus. But pride stands in the way. Pride says,...

A mailbox, a note and a good neighbor

BY BRUCE GREEN OPINION — Our mailbox leads a rather solitary existence. It interacts with our mail carrier once a day, sees either Janice or me the same amount — and that’s it — except for the many vehicles that drive by. Only the vehicles don’t always drive by. One...

Opelika Sports | April 25, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — GOLFThe Opelika High Girls and Boys Golf teams defeated Valley last Monday at Point University.Opelika's girls won 150-155 behind the following low scores: Karly Phatsadavong (-44), Kaylin Ward (-52) and Paige Bales (-54).The boys golf...
Three Colors

Three Colors

By SEAN DIETRICH I hung an American flag on our house today. We just moved in. We have only been living in Birmingham for three days, but I thought...

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Intervention

Intervention

By WENDY HODGE Verizon has sent me a notice. Apparently I am one of their “most valued” customers, and I can claim a bundle of rewards by simply...

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Touchable

Touchable

By BRUCE GREENTeaching Minister at 10th Street Church of Christin Opelika We’ve learned a lot about touch and isolation in the last two years,...

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When You Pray

When You Pray

By WALTER ALBRITTON Lent is a time for serious prayer. Prayer about our relationship to Jesus. Prayer for a world in crisis. Jesus never said, “If...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Incumbency Reigns Supreme in State Senate By Steve Flowers Being an incumbent state senator in Alabama is like owning that seat. The level of...

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