Column Articles

Sean of the South | A walk with my dog

OPINION — I am walking my blind dog in a public park. We are on one of those community tracks.People exercise everywhere. Joggers. Walkers. Cyclists. One woman is power walking, wearing earbuds, having a violently animated phone conversation with an invisible...

Southern Hospitality | Trinity’s barbecue, bake sale, craft fair is April 26

BY ANN CIPPERLY Billowing smoke from hickory over a custom 50-foot grill drifts throughout the parking lot at Trinity Church in Opelika, as 2,000 chicken halves slowly simmer for hours. Prepared with a secret recipe, the specialty chicken will be served at the...

On the Mark | OHS tennis teams finish impressively

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — OHS VARSITY TENNISOpelika High’s lady netters had an impressive season, finishing third in the Sectionals with a 15-5 record. The boys placed fourth in the Sectionals, ending with a 10-8 record. Senior players like Joanne Smith T, Addison...

Altar Call | He took my hand

BY WALT ALBRITTON The pump that provided water for our home when I was a boy was about 75 yards downhill from our house. On stormy nights, lightning would sometimes strike the pump and disengage the power. More than once, my dad got me to go with him to hold a...
An Altar Call | Jan. 16, 2025

An Altar Call | Jan. 16, 2025

Life changing words OPINION — The television commercial said that 50 million Americans have hearing loss. I did a fact check. Turns out the number...

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Taste of Grace | Jan. 16, 2025

Taste of Grace | Jan. 16, 2025

Blessing or Burden OPINION — When we think about obedience, it’s helpful to recognized that there’s the common definition of it and the biblical...

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On the Mark | Jan. 16, 2025

On the Mark | Jan. 16, 2025

OHS basketball in middle of area regular season OPINION — Opelika High played two Area basketball games since my last column: Central-Phenix City...

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On the Mark | Jan. 16, 2025

On the Mark | Jan. 9, 2025

High school winter sports now in full swing - On the Mark Happy 2025! We are in the middle of high school winter sports. Basketball started Area...

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