Column Articles

Sean of the South | May 9, 2024

A mother's love OPINION — “I am a little old woman who lives in an assisted living facility…” her email began.Her following message was about the length of “War and Peace.” She is a woman who is as sweet as Karo syrup. But—and I mean this respectfully—brevity is not...

Inside the State House | May 9, 2024

Senator/Coach Tuberville is quietly effective OPINION — As the end of 2023 was approaching, the U.S. Senate had ignored the custom to adjourn around Thanksgiving for a month-long Christmas break. Instead, they were working right up to Christmas. Alabama’s senior...

Alter Call | May 9, 2024

The sound of those crutches OPINION — Now that walking is impossible for me without the use of a walker, it helps to remember friends who endured far worse physical pain without complaining. Their example inspires me to cease whining about a minor inconvenience on my...

Studying His Word | May 9, 2024

Friends, followers and community OPINION — Do you recognize where these slogans come from?“Caring is part of our package.”“Find your family at …"Did you guess Jack’s? If so, you only get partial credit because the business’s name is actually Jack’s Family Restaurants....
About Humans

About Humans

By Sean Dietrich DEAR SEAN: I am 67 years old and I hate myself for not having seen my son in 30 years, and it is my fault we drifted apart, I’m to...

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GriefShare group to meet

GriefShare group to meet

By Beth Pinyerd If you have had a loss of a loved one, it may be hard for you to think about hope and the future right now. If you have lost a...

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The Servant King

The Servant King

By Bruce Green Teaching Minister at 10th Street Church of Christin Opelika John makes it clear that Jesus was King of the Street. His gospel tells...

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Benefactor or Ideologue

Benefactor or Ideologue

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers Over the years, I have discussed my observations and concepts of the two different roles or routes taken by a...

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Making the Grade: El Patron

Making the Grade: El Patron

By Stacey Patton WallaceFor the Opelika Observer My husband Mike and I moved from LaGrange, Georgia, to Auburn in November 2015, and we absolutely...

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