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Sean of the South

Relax, you're going to be okay You’re going to be okay. That’s not an opinion. It’s not a guess. This isn’t some trite little catchphrase from some crappy motivational book that reads like it was written by a greasy televangelist.You’re going to be okay. It’s the...
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There is no substitute

BY BRUCE GREEN OPINION —You can’t pour from an empty cup, as the saying goes.Most of us are familiar with this saying. More to the point, we are familiar with this feeling. We’ve been there. We know what it is like to be running on empty.That’s where Elijah is in 1...
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The healing gift of understanding

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION —Understanding may be the best thing one person can offer another person. There are moments in life when nothing is more important than having someone understand how you feel and forgive you for something wrong you have done.I can testify...
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On the Mark

Swimming, basketball and coaching search AHSAA SWIMMING AND DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPThe Alabama High School Athletic Association held the 64th Swimming and Diving Championships at Auburn University's Martin Aquatics Center last weekend in Auburn.Huntsville High won its...
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Belonging Matters

Belonging Matters

Jun 15, 2022

By WALTER ALBRITTON RELIGION— Three of my siblings were born in a hospital. My sister Neva and I were born at home, a humble home in the country 12...

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Some Thoughts on Fathers 

Some Thoughts on Fathers 

Jun 15, 2022

By BRUCE GREEN Teaching Minister at 10th Street Church of Christin Opelika RELIGION— Most of us know (with or without a little prompting) that the...

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On Title IX

On Title IX

Jun 15, 2022

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA — There is not much to report in the Opelika Athletic Department. Athletic teams at Opelika High School are...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Jun 15, 2022

Katie Britt Favored to Capture Senate Seat By Steve Flowers OPINION — Katie Britt is headed to a likely victory to fill our U.S. Senate seat in next...

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On Title IX

Opelika’s Summer Schedule

Jun 8, 2022

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA — Summer has arrived! Opelika schools are officially on summer break until Aug. 8, when students return. The...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Jun 8, 2022

Very Impressive, High Steppin’ Victory for Gov. Ivey By Steve Flowers OPINION –– Our popular high steppin’, pistol tottin’ Gov. Kay Ivey won a very...

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