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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...
Worthy of the Lord

Worthy of the Lord

By Bruce Green Teaching Minister at 10th Street Church of Christin Opelika Part of Paul’s prayer for the disciples at Thessalonica is that “our God...

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Turn Around, Look at Me!

Turn Around, Look at Me!

By Beth Pinyerd “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Ecclesiastes 3:1. As we come to the end of the...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Status of 2022 U.S. Senate Race By Steve Flowers When Senator Richard Shelby announced he would not run for reelection to a sixth six-year term in...

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Commencement

Commencement

By Wendy Hodge It is a Saturday, and I am standing in the end zone in Jordan Hare Stadium. Don’t worry - I have not decided to try my hand at...

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On Staying in Touch with Jesus

On Staying in Touch with Jesus

By Walter Albritton Since confession is “good for the soul,” I will confess that since my wife died, there are days when grief wins. The chilling...

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In simplest form…

In simplest form…

By BRADLEY ROBERTSON I grew up a very decent math student. I liked the organization of the problems and getting a neat, correct answer. I remember...

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