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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...
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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....
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On the Mark | May 9, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — OPELIKA SPRING FOOTBALLOpelika high football coach Bryan Moore officially kicked off spring practice last week, his first as OHS head coach. Moore appeared on my radio show, "On the Mark," earlier in the week to discuss the spring...
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Hugs for mothers

OPINION — From “Here Comes A Hug” (author anonymous): It’s Wondrous what a hug can do. A hug can cheer you when you’re blue. A hug can say “I love you so” or “I really hate to see you go.” A hug can soothe a small child’s pain and bring a rainbow after the rain. Hugs...
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The Problem With Falling

The Problem With Falling

Nov 30, 2022

By WALTER ALBRITTON RELIGION — Every 17 seconds an older adult is treated in a hospital emergency room for injuries related to a fall. Every 30...

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OHS Swimmers Qualify for State

OHS Swimmers Qualify for State

Nov 22, 2022

OPELIKA — Seven OHS swimmers qualified for the AHSAA State Swimming and Diving Meet, Dec. 2 and 3 at Martin Aquatics Center on the AU campus. The...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Nov 22, 2022

All Politics Is No Longer Local OPINION — The legendary speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Tip O’Neill, is credited with coining the...

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Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving

Nov 22, 2022

By SEAN DIETRICH Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Yeah, I know most folks would choose Christmas as their favorite, but not me. Namely, because...

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Oh Christmas Tree!

Oh Christmas Tree!

Nov 22, 2022

By WENDY HODGE Forget the midterm elections and the political campaigns. The real question, the one that is truly on everyone’s mind (whether they...

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