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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...
Making the Grade: Well Red

Making the Grade: Well Red

By STACEY PATTON WALLACE Mike and I have been retired from teaching for almost two-and-a-half years now. And I must say that I highly recommend...

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Grateful For Our Veterans

Grateful For Our Veterans

As families, we are entering into the month of gratitude and importance of caring for others. Nov. 10 is “National Forget-Me-Not Day” — honoring our...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Kay Ivey is Governor Again OPINION — Gov. Kay Ivey’s 2022 reelection victory run has been very impressive. Some of you may be wondering how quickly...

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Anxiety and Faith: Part One

Anxiety and Faith: Part One

By BRUCE GREEN RELIGION — Anxiety is a serious issue in our world today. In this five-part series, we’ll explore this problem, as well as the...

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Faith Matters

Faith Matters

By WALTER ALBRITTON RELIGION — Life is impossible without faith. We cannot survive without it. We must have faith in ourselves, faith in the people...

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Fried Chicken

Fried Chicken

By SEAN DIETRICH I was driving. I was hungry. I had to pull over because I was about to eat my own steering wheel. The Tennessee autumn was in full...

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