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May Day comes in bright

OPINION — Happy May Day to our community. April Showers have truly brought in May flowers in Lee County, Alabama. Our town, garden clubs and volunteer community associations do an excellent job of keeping up our environments as we welcome tourists from near and far....

On the Mark | May 2, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — OHS PHYSICAL EXAMSOpelika High will conduct physical exams for student-athletes planning on playing sports for the 2024-25 school year on May 8 at the Indoor Practice Facility. Physicals for spring sports will be held at 3 p.m, for fall...

On the road to SpringHouse in Alex City

OPINION — Back when I was growing up in Alexander City (“Eleck” City to the locals), there was no special, elegant restaurant at which to dine. We mainly had fast food establishments, and my friends and I frequented Hardee’s, Pizza Hut and Sonic.In fact, I am ashamed...

A walk in the dog park

OPINION — My truck cab was filled with three barking dogs and one idiot. The dogs were in the backseat. The idiot was behind the wheel.“Sit down!” the idiot kept saying.But my dogs do not sit when I drive. They never sit. They dutifully explore their space when the...
The Power of Silence

The Power of Silence

By Bruce GreenTeaching Minister at 10th Street Church of Christin Opelika Pilate is clearly a conflicted man when Jesus is brought to him. He...

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Chicken Salad

Chicken Salad

By Sean Dietrich The elderly man at the deli counter was undecided. He looked at the lineup of cold salads behind the glass divider with a serious...

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The Barber Shop

The Barber Shop

By Harvey H. Jackson Today, I write about an American institution that does not get the credit it is due. The Barber Shop. These days men often get...

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When one seed is planted

When one seed is planted

By Bradley Robertson Cheers to spring, dear readers! Cheers to warmer temperatures, new beginnings, dogwood blooms, azaleas and backyard cook outs....

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March and Spring Stroll In

March and Spring Stroll In

“There is a time for a, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Ecclesiastes 3:1. This year has slowed us all down in enjoying the...

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