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Columnists’ Day

BY SEAN DIETRICH I didn’t believe him. I thought he was pulling my leg or similar appendage. I was at the airport bar. He told me April 18 was National Columnists’ Day.“Surely you’re joking,” I said.“Nope,” he said. “And don’t call me Shirley.”The bartender pulled us...

What ‘Surrender to Jesus’ means

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — Submit to God. Humble yourself. Admit you need help. Surrender to Jesus. Ask Jesus to take over management of your life. This is the attitude one must have to become an authentic follower of Jesus. But pride stands in the way. Pride says,...

A mailbox, a note and a good neighbor

BY BRUCE GREEN OPINION — Our mailbox leads a rather solitary existence. It interacts with our mail carrier once a day, sees either Janice or me the same amount — and that’s it — except for the many vehicles that drive by. Only the vehicles don’t always drive by. One...

Opelika Sports | April 25, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — GOLFThe Opelika High Girls and Boys Golf teams defeated Valley last Monday at Point University.Opelika's girls won 150-155 behind the following low scores: Karly Phatsadavong (-44), Kaylin Ward (-52) and Paige Bales (-54).The boys golf...
Plum Cake

Plum Cake

By ROBERTSON Happy Christmas everyone. Can you believe it is here? Another year gone by and another day we each draw closer to heaven. I’m sharing...

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A Little Debbie Christmas

A Little Debbie Christmas

By BRUCE GREENTeaching Minister at 10th Street Church of Christin Opelika It was two days before Christmas last year and one of our friends was down...

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If You Say So

If You Say So

By WALTER ALBRITTON Luke tells about a time when Jesus was standing by the lake teaching the word God to a crowd of people who were eagerly...

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OHS Wrestling

OHS Wrestling

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL The Opelika High School varsity, junior varsity and middle school wrestling teams traveled to Wetumpka for a tri-match...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Jimmy Holley By Steve Flowers Legendary state senator Jimmy Holley has decided to not seek reelection to the State Senate next year after 44 years...

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The Fighter

The Fighter

By SEAN DIETRICH The email on my screen reads: “Dear Sean, my oldest grandchild, Bryson, is 11 years old and was diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma,...

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