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Pound Cake Day

BY SEAN DIETRICH OPINION — You might not know this, but a few days ago was a national holiday. A day when our nation traditionally puts aside our differences, stands together in solidarity and brotherhood, from sea to oil-slicked sea, and we celebrate our most...

Gawking or growing?

BY BRUCE GREEN OPINION — I came across a story — perhaps it was more of a parable — you decide for yourself. It was about two girls in their early teens who were best friends. They lived in a small neighborhood that was served by a mom-and-pop grocery store — the kind...

The Lamb in the midst

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — In the early days of Jesus’ ministry, John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” Years later, after the resurrection of Jesus, the beloved disciple John has a vision...

Opelika High School roundup

CORRECTIONWe would like to offer our sincere apologies to Katie Harrelson for printing her first name wrong last week and also for failing to give her credit for two home runs that she scored during one of the games that was written about. BY D. MARK MITCHELLOPINION —...
It Is Not Just A Table

It Is Not Just A Table

By WENDY HODGE Fifty years is a long time, and it sure does fly by. In 50 years, you can raise a family, work hard at a job, see your children...

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My Generation

My Generation

BY SEAN DIETRICH They called us the TV generation. Because that was pretty much all we had. No smartphones. No computers. No internets. We had a...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Alabama: A Big Front Porch OPINION — This is the final version of a three-week series of stories that illustrate that Alabama is a Big Front Porch....

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OHS XC in Action

OHS XC in Action

OPELIKA — The OHS and OMS cross country teams ran in the "Smiths Station Stages" last Saturday in Smiths Station. Opelika's individual results are...

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