By Bradley Robertson Who among us does not want to see something good? I believe that if I asked 100 people, they would all agree that they want to...
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Two opposites: quiet baseball hero and brash former ‘America’s Mayor’
By Greg Markley Vice President Cheney told attendees at a media association’s dinner in 2007 that he asked his wife Lynne if the label Darth Vader,...
Cornflakes and Potatoes
By Sean Dietrich She was slight. Elderly. She had an old kitchen that was lit up with smells and colors. There is no place better than the humble...
Set Peace Out
By Bruce GreenTeaching Minister at 10th Street Church of Christin Opelika I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In...
February Is International Friendship Month!
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Ecclesiastes 3:1. What a wonderful month, February, for us to...
Legislative Session Begins
By Steve Flowers As the 2021 Regular Legislative Session begins, you will see new leadership in the state Senate. Republicans dominate both...
Busy mom teaches daughter how to cook as part of homeschooling
By Ann Cipperly Jennifer Rezek has a love of cooking and staying organized in the kitchen for her family. With the oldest two of her four children...
Another year, another liquor referendum
By Hardy Jackson From time to time, Alabama towns vote on whether or not to allow liquor to be sold on Sunday. Honestly, I have no opinion, one way...
Enjoy a favorite book, but be careful what you get from it
By Greg Markley One often hears the phrase, “the power of words” applied to books, fiction and nonfiction. Often the lessons derived from books...