By Steve Flowers OPINION - Many of you have asked the question, “Have you ever seen anyone simply run a media-only campaign and avoid campaigning...
Inside the Statehouse Who is Mike Durant?
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Comity to Chaos: The Dumbing Down of Political Debates
By GREG MARKLEY OPINION - The first debates of the 2016 presidential campaign were held on August 6, 2015. They foreshadowed that debates would...
Neighbor
My phone rang. I didn’t recognize the number, so I answered. I expected to be greeted with an automated voice, delivering exciting information about...
Undeserved Kindness
There is an ancient Indian proverb that states “Be kind to unkind people. They need it the most.” Whoever penned that sentiment many centuries ago...
Making the Grade: Wok ‘n Roll Restaurant & Bar
OPELIKA — The Fearsome Foursome — that’s the nickname that my husband Mike gave to Tom Patton (Daddy), Barbara Patton (Mama), Aunt Jenny and Aunt...
Earle Wilkes Prepares Festive Easter Lunch For Family
OPELIKA — Vibrant, pink azaleas provide a warm welcoming setting at the lovely home of Earle and Kenny Wilkes in Opelika as they prepare for family...
Reflecting on the Death of Christ
RELIGION — Though He died the death of a common criminal by being crucified on a cross, there was nothing common about Jesus’ death. The gospels...
The Best Way to Relate to Jesus
RELIGION — How shall I relate to Jesus? That may be the most important question you will ever answer. There are several options. You can relate to...
OHS Completes Busy Week
OPELIKA — The Opelika High School girls’ and boys’ tennis teams closed out the regular season schedule with loses to Trinity. The girls lost 0-9 and...