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Kids talk about God | Why did Jewish leaders demand Pontius Pilate crucify Jesus?

BY CASEY KINSOLVING OPINION — “If Jesus healed people and fed thousands with just a few fish, why would anyone want to kill him?” asked Liam, 9. “That’s like trying to get rid of your birthday cake.”Liam’s question is both funny and insightful. Why would anyone want...

Southern Hospitality | Serve a variety of delectable dishes for Memorial Day

On Memorial Day, the aroma of meats grilling over hot coals begins to drift throughout neighborhoods in East Alabama. While enjoying being with family and friends at the lake or at home on Memorial Day, take time to remember the men and women who have given their...

On the Mark | Opelika football enters new era under Chandler

BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Most of Opelika High’s spring sports calendar has ended, but one event remains — and it’s a big one for Bulldog fans. Friday night, May 15, at 5:30 p.m., Bulldog Stadium will host the annual spring football scrimmage, the familiar “Red vs....

Kids Talk About God | What can we learn from the conversation between Jesus and Pontius Pilate?

OPINION — “If Jesus is the King, why didn’t He just order an army of angels to rescue Him?” asked Caleb, 10. “He could’ve blinked and zapped everybody!” Caleb’s question might be exactly what Pontius Pilate was thinking during his famous conversation with Jesus in...
What’s in a name

What’s in a name

OPINION —  Most of us have more than one name. We have the name printed on our birth certificate. We have nicknames given to us by family and...

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