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Altar Call | Of sheep and goats

OPINION —The world loves to honor those rare individuals who accomplish great things. Ted Turner developed a remarkable baseball business in Atlanta. Oral Roberts built a fine university in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Frank Lloyd Wright designed Fallingwater, a residential...

Anchored in Truth | You are not alone

OPINION — According to findings released in 2025 by both the American Psychological Association and the U.S. Surgeon General’s Office, nearly six out of every 10 adults report feeling lonely, isolated or disconnected from others. Chances are, as you read these words,...

Making the Grade | Old Mill Country Kitchen

OPINION — A few weeks ago in this column, I mentioned that I love eating pancakes. Since I am a diabetic, this is a problem. As I once told my students, sugar and carbohydrates are my Kryptonite. (The substance which could kill Superman.)However, I sometimes weaken...

On the Mark | Opelika Diamond Youth announces all-stars

OPINION — Opelika Diamond Youth Baseball league (formerly Dixie youth) announced all-stars for all leagues. It is a huge honor to be on an all-star team, congrats to all that made it and to those playing.Pee Wee rookie all-stars will play in the state tournament June...
When what we have isn’t enough

When what we have isn’t enough

BY ROBERT MILLER OPINION — Mark 6:41 — “He took the five loaves and the two fish, looked up to heaven, blessed and broke the loaves…” Most of us...

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DBB Baseball registration open

DBB Baseball registration open

OPINION — Registration is now open for Opelika DBB Baseball, a recreational league for players ages 13–15. Registration is available at the Opelika...

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Sean of the South | Just hold on

Sean of the South | Just hold on

OPINION — I have here a letter from a young woman who will remain anonymous. “Sean, I’m in a very rough place — the man I love and was supposed to...

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When what we have isn’t enough

The voices around the pool

OPINION — John 5:7 — “Sir, I have no man to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up…”There is something heartbreaking about that...

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