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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....
Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Groundhog Day By Steve Flowers Happy Groundhog Day. It is an ironic juxtaposition that the State of the Union address by the president and Groundhog...

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Good Dog

Good Dog

By SEAN DIETRICH The little redheaded boy found his grandfather on the porch swing, late at night. The old man was whittling basswood, listening to...

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Breads, Muffins and More

Breads, Muffins and More

By Ann Cipperly While meals can seem ho-hum or boring during the winter months, adding freshly baked bread to the menu can make a simple meal...

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Knowing Christ

Knowing Christ

By BRUCE GREENTeaching Minister at 10th Street Church of Christin Opelika This is the first of a three-part series from Philippians 3:7-11 on what...

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