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How can we encourage each other in our faith?

OPINION — “If someone is feeling sad about God, you could give them a brownie and say a Bible verse,” said Jenna, 6. That’s actually not bad advice. Brownies and Bible verses are a strong combination.  In Romans 1:8-15, Paul writes to the Christians in Rome by...

On the Mark | Chandler gets first win as OHS head coach

OPINION —  Friday night carried extra significance for Opelika High School head coach Jonathan Chandler. Standing on the home sideline at Bulldog Stadium, Chandler watched his team respond to a difficult season-opening loss with a performance that showcased...

MJ Whitt shares recipes for tailgating, fall entertaining

OPINION —  With a love for entertaining, MJ Whitt enjoys preparing food for tailgate parties at Auburn Tiger football games and hosting get togethers at home. Her husband, Jeff, graduated from Auburn University, and they attended Auburn games when they lived in...

Sean of the South | Where you come from

OPINION —   There was an old man sitting outside the dusty bar. He sat in a plastic lawn chair. There was a dog with him. The dog was either asleep or dead. He was whittling a stick for no reason — the old man, not the dog. This is what old men did before TikTok....
Sean of the South | Father’s Day

Sean of the South | Women

OPINION —I’m supposed to be eating complimentary hotel-breakfast, but I’m in line behind a girl’s softball team.The dining room is nothing but...

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