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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...
Unchained

Unchained

By BRUCE GREENTeaching Minister at 10th Street Church of Christin Opelika Paul spoke of “my gospel, for which I am suffering even to the point of...

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Briggs Gives AHSAA Update

Briggs Gives AHSAA Update

ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL Earlier this week, FOX Sports the Game 910-1310 and the Orthopaedic Clinic held the 4th annual High School Media Day at...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Governor Kay Ivey Second Governor from Wilcox County By Steve Flowers Kay Ivey is doing a good job as governor. She is a strong and decisive leader,...

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WORDS

WORDS

By SEAN DIETRICH “Don’t kiss a girl without being prepared to give her your last name.” My granny said that. My father gave me this one: “If you so...

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CUBA

CUBA

By BRADLEY ROBERTSON It was the week of my 39th birthday, November, when I boarded a plane with my husband and in two hours I had the privilege of...

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