Column Articles

Sean of the South | May 9, 2024

A mother's love OPINION — “I am a little old woman who lives in an assisted living facility…” her email began.Her following message was about the length of “War and Peace.” She is a woman who is as sweet as Karo syrup. But—and I mean this respectfully—brevity is not...

Inside the State House | May 9, 2024

Senator/Coach Tuberville is quietly effective OPINION — As the end of 2023 was approaching, the U.S. Senate had ignored the custom to adjourn around Thanksgiving for a month-long Christmas break. Instead, they were working right up to Christmas. Alabama’s senior...

Alter Call | May 9, 2024

The sound of those crutches OPINION — Now that walking is impossible for me without the use of a walker, it helps to remember friends who endured far worse physical pain without complaining. Their example inspires me to cease whining about a minor inconvenience on my...

Studying His Word | May 9, 2024

Friends, followers and community OPINION — Do you recognize where these slogans come from?“Caring is part of our package.”“Find your family at …"Did you guess Jack’s? If so, you only get partial credit because the business’s name is actually Jack’s Family Restaurants....
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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The Death Of The Abide

The Death Of The Abide

By WENDY HODGE My very first apartment, when I was a freshman in college, was sparsely decorated in what my roommate and I referred to as “up-scaled...

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Blessed Are the Refreshers

By BRUCE GREENTeaching Minister at 10th Street Church of Christin Opelika Paul’s second letter to Timothy was probably written no more than a couple...

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Any Rope Burns On Your Hands?

Any Rope Burns On Your Hands?

By WALTER ALBRITTON Before he met Jesus, Saul was a brilliant pharisee living in Jerusalem. After the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, Saul...

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