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...
By the Sea – Part II

By the Sea – Part II

By WENDY HODGE Today was day five of our beach trip, and like every other day here the weather has been just perfect. For today’s activities, the...

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Fill the Picnic Basket

Fill the Picnic Basket

July provides many celebrations. It is known as Baked Beans Month, Blueberry Month, Grilling Month, Hot Dog Month, National Ice Cream month; but my...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

John Patterson By Steve Flowers Alabama lost its oldest past Governor when John Patterson passed away last month. He died on the same land where he...

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