Column Articles

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...
The Heavy Heart of Hate

The Heavy Heart of Hate

By BRUCE GREENTeaching Minister at 10th Street Church of Christin Opelika While we might be challenged in several ways to understand and appreciate...

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Friends

Friends

By SEAN DIETRICH It’s late night. She’s driving on an empty highway. The radio is playing something lively. She’s heading toward South Carolina. A...

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Dear Farmer,

Dear Farmer,

By BRADLEY ROBERTSON Letters, also known as snail mail. Have you written one lately? I know it’s hard. I know to sit still and contemplate the good...

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The Heavy Heart of Hate

The Heavy Heart of Hate

By BRUCE GREENTeaching Minister at 10th Street Church of Christin Opelika While we might be challenged in several ways to understand and appreciate...

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