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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...
Holiday Break Happenings

Holiday Break Happenings

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL Things were quiet during Thanksgiving week for Opelika athletics, except for Saturday. The University of Alabama’s...

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December Welcomes Holiday Joy

December Welcomes Holiday Joy

By Beth Pinyerd “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Ecclesiastes 3:1. Welcome to December. During...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Reapportionment Done, Legislative Races Begin By Steve Flowers The new lines are finally drawn for next year’s state legislative and congressional...

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The Holiday Spirit

The Holiday Spirit

By SEAN DIETRICH Hi. This is your late loved one speaking. I don’t have long, so listen up because I have a lot I want to tell you. First off, I get...

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HELPER

HELPER

By WENDY HODGE Everybody loves Mr. Rogers. If I’m honest, I love him more now as an adult than I did as a child. I preferred the higher-volumed...

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