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Sean of the South

A Memorial Day in the park OPINION — Sunset. There must be a million people gathered in Railroad Park tonight. Downtown Birmingham is crazy. There are no parking spots left. People are parking cars as far away as Milwaukee.The Alabama Symphony Orchestra is playing a...
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Southern Hospitality | May 23, 2024

Plan a cookout to honor Memorial Day BY ANN CIPPERLY This Memorial Day, plan a cookout with family and friends to honor the men and women who sacrificed their lives serving our country.Plan a menu with sides and desserts made ahead to allow more time with guests...
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Alter Call | May 16, 2024

One Great Romance One of my favorite Bible verses is Revelation 3:20: Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.In personal evangelism I have used this verse many times to...
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Studying His Word | May 16, 2024

Bouncing on Pharaoh’s Knee OPINION — As we come to Exodus 3, an indeterminate amount of time has elapsed since Joseph’s family moved to Egypt. More important than this gap of time is the change in leadership that had occurred. Egypt was no longer ruled by a faith...
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OHS Basketball Ramping Up

OHS Basketball Ramping Up

Dec 14, 2022

OPELIKA — The Opelika High girls' basketball team (5-6) split a pair of games last week, losing at LaGrange (48-47) and beating Russell County...

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Blessings Gift Our Children

Blessings Gift Our Children

Dec 7, 2022

This past week as I walked through downtown Opelika with the lights, Christmas decorations and Christmas music playing through the speakers, my mood...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Dec 7, 2022

Some Legislative Leaders Retire, Pass Away OPINION — Allow me to share the stories of three of my favorite legislative colleagues. Two of these...

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Which Jacket Are You Wearing?

Which Jacket Are You Wearing?

Dec 7, 2022

By WALTER ALBRITTON RELIGION — Envy takes over now and then. Usually it’s when I see a man wearing a jacket that would look good on me. But so far,...

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Anxiety and Faith: Part Five

Anxiety and Faith: Part Five

Dec 7, 2022

RELIGION — (Anxiety is a serious issue in our world today. In this five-part series, we’re exploring this problem, as well as the difference faith...

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