Column Articles

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...

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...

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...

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....
They Crucified Him

They Crucified Him

By WALTER ALBRITTON The beauty of springtime often emerges during the Lenten season. Blossoming daffodils and dogwoods invite us out of winter...

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OHS Spring Sport Success

OHS Spring Sport Success

ON THE MARK D. MARK MITCHELL The Opelika Middle School softball team beat Alex City Middle School, 6-3, last week. Lady Bulldog pitcher Cailyn...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Young Boozer, State Treasurer By Steve Flowers Young Boozer is state treasurer, again, and deservedly so. Boozer was first elected as Alabama’s...

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Alabama Rain

Alabama Rain

By SEAN DIETRICH It’s raining in central Alabama. I am on my porch, barefoot, watching the rainfall, hypnotized by the sound. Rain can do strange...

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Soot Life

Soot Life

By WENDY HODGE When I was a kid, I suffered from a fear of fire. It all began in the first grade. One of the first lessons we all learned in the...

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Wearing God Down

Wearing God Down

By BRUCE GREEN Teaching Minister at 10th Street Church of Christin Opelika There’s a popular belief that if disciples pray hard enough about...

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