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....
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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Continental Breakfast

Continental Breakfast

By SEAN DIETRICH The old man in the crowded hotel dining room was wearing dual hearing aids. He smiled and greeted me with a voice that was loud...

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