OPINION — He was a good kid. You could just tell.He was maybe 11. Twelve at the most. He was in the supermarket. He had his little sister balanced...
Sean of the South | One afternoon at Winn Dixie
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On the Mark | Opelika Spring Break update: Athletes shine while school’s out
BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION — As Opelika students enjoy their spring break, local athletes have been hard at work representing their schools in...
A Taste of Grace | Romans and the Torah
BY BRUCE GREEN OPINION — Romans 7 is as challenging to grasp as Romans 6 is easy to understand. It would have been fine with most of us if Paul had...
An Alter Call | Why churches grow
BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — There are likely a dozen good reasons why churches grow. The primary reason, of course, is obvious: God gives the...
Making the Grade | Stinson Breads
BY STACEY WALLACE OPINION — As I’ve mentioned many times in this column, my husband and I have fallen in love with the city of Opelika, while living...
Sean of the South | Sweet Georgia Barbecue
BY SEAN DIETRICH OPINION — Columbus, Georgia. I was eating at a barbecue joint not far from the state line.My cousin, John, insisted that this joint...
On the Mark | Week of March 10, 2025
OPINION — Congratulations to Craig Montel on being named Athletic Director at Opelika High School. SOCCERThe Opelika High varsity boys soccer team...
Southern Hospitality | Humphry family enjoys Sunday suppers
BY ANN CIPPERLY FOR THE OBSERVER In the small community of Waverly, Summer Humphry and her husband Matthew enjoy gathering family together each week...
Altar Call | A salute to the people feeding families
OPINION- Warning: Reading this may cause you to write a check. But you won’t be alone. Writing this has caused me to write a check. Now, read on;...