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Altar Call | Standing on the promises of God

BY MATT ALBRITTON OPINION — How many times have you joined others in singing the great hymn, “Standing on the Promises?” How many times have you been comforted by its words? My favorite verse is verse two. Standing on the promises that cannot fail, when the...

Kids Talk About God | How can Christians be unified?

OPINION — “If Christians were on a basketball team, they’d have to pass the ball instead of hog it,” said Ethan, age 10. “Jesus would probably be the coach and the MVP.” That’s a great way to start thinking about unity. Jesus prayed in John 17 that His followers would...

On the Mark | Opelika sports eye postseason push

OPINION — As mid-April arrives, spring sports in Opelika are reaching the stretch run, and the postseason picture is beginning to take shape. Some teams already know where they stand, while others are still battling for positions as area play intensifies. Lady...

Making the Grade | On the Road to The Plains Taproom

OPINION — According to AI on Google, “based on academic calendars from that era, Auburn University students began classes for the Fall Quarter of 1983 on Monday, Sept. 19, 1983.” That year, I was 20 at the time, and I was one of those Auburn students. I was a...

On the Mark | Dec. 24, 2025

On the Mark | Dec. 24, 2025

Dec 23, 2025

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION —Bryan Moore shocked Opelika football fans last week when he announced his resignation as head coach of the Bulldogs...

Sean of the South | Almost Heaven, Charlie Brown

Sean of the South | Almost Heaven, Charlie Brown

Dec 23, 2025

OPINION — The snow in West Virginia clings to the world like shaving cream, covering every surface, every automotive hood, every interstate...

On the road to Roni’s Mac Bar

On the road to Roni’s Mac Bar

Dec 23, 2025

OPINION — This past month marked my husband Mike’s and my tenth year of living in Auburn. It has been absolutely wonderful. Also, we are...

Altar Call | Precious scenes in my memory book

Altar Call | Precious scenes in my memory book

Dec 23, 2025

OPINION — A friend of mine and his wife walked into a gift shop while on vacation in California. As they opened the door, causing a little...

Altar Call | Precious scenes in my memory book

Altar Call | Choice Christmas Words

Dec 16, 2025

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION —Words are precious. We communicate our needs, our dreams and our feelings with words. Since it’s Christmas time, let’s...

On the Mark | OHS basketball roundup and more

On the Mark | OHS basketball roundup and more

Dec 16, 2025

BY D. MARK MITCHELLOPINION — The Opelika Bulldogs boys basketball team continues its impressive run, improving to 10-2 overall after recent wins...

Southern Hospitality | Samford family shares Christmas traditions, recipes

Southern Hospitality | Samford family shares Christmas traditions, recipes

Dec 16, 2025

BY ANN CIPPERLY With a towering 12-foot decorated Christmas tree, the mantel embellished with ornaments on a garland, tables set with festive décor...

Sean of the South | Almost Heaven, Charlie Brown

Sean of the South | How Amazon stole Christmas

Dec 16, 2025

OPINION —The story was told to me by a former deliveryman named John.The Christmas season was the busiest time of year for delivery-persons. Drivers...

Altar Call | Precious scenes in my memory book

Altar Call | Overflowing hope

Dec 9, 2025

All creation looks forward to the day when it will join God’s children in glorious freedom from death and decay. For we know that all creation has...

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