OPINION — Most of us have more than one name. We have the name printed on our birth certificate. We have nicknames given to us by family and...
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On the Mark | OHS Boys claim first 7A Area Title
OPINION — In the opening night of the 7A, Region 4 tournament last Tuesday in Phenix City, Opelika beat No. 2-seed Auburn High in a dramatic...
Making the Grade | On the Road to KLM Tasty Donuts
BY STACEY WALLACE OPINION —If you are reading this column, I hope that you had a very Happy Valentine’s Day.My sweet husband Mike, my Forever...
Sean of the South | The Introduction Room
OPINION —I used to volunteer at an animal shelter. I loved it.My favorite place in the shelter was called the “Introduction Room.” This was the room...
On the Mark | Season overview of OHS basketball
BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika High School Boys BasketballThe Opelika Bulldogs boys basketball program has delivered an impressive and...
Altar Call | Words linger to bless or hurt
I am writing this on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. This day is the first anniversary of the death of my son, John Mark Albritton. He was 65. Since last...
Anchored in Truth | Can anything good come from there?
BY ROBERT MILLER John 1:45–46Most of us know what it feels like to be labeled. Sometimes it happens early in life. “He’s not very academic.” “She’s...
Southern Hospitality | Serve a decadent dessert for Valentine’s Day
BY ANN CIPPERLY On Valentine’s Day this year, treat your family to one of their favorite meals and serve a scrumptious, homemade dessert. Whether it...
Sean of the South | Valentines Day
OPINION — I’ve seen her climb a mountain. On her birthday. No joke. I was beside her, praying for God to kill me. When we made it back to earth, she...