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Columnists’ Day

BY SEAN DIETRICH I didn’t believe him. I thought he was pulling my leg or similar appendage. I was at the airport bar. He told me April 18 was National Columnists’ Day.“Surely you’re joking,” I said.“Nope,” he said. “And don’t call me Shirley.”The bartender pulled us...

What ‘Surrender to Jesus’ means

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — Submit to God. Humble yourself. Admit you need help. Surrender to Jesus. Ask Jesus to take over management of your life. This is the attitude one must have to become an authentic follower of Jesus. But pride stands in the way. Pride says,...

A mailbox, a note and a good neighbor

BY BRUCE GREEN OPINION — Our mailbox leads a rather solitary existence. It interacts with our mail carrier once a day, sees either Janice or me the same amount — and that’s it — except for the many vehicles that drive by. Only the vehicles don’t always drive by. One...

Opelika Sports | April 25, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — GOLFThe Opelika High Girls and Boys Golf teams defeated Valley last Monday at Point University.Opelika's girls won 150-155 behind the following low scores: Karly Phatsadavong (-44), Kaylin Ward (-52) and Paige Bales (-54).The boys golf...
Poison Prevention

Poison Prevention

By Bruce Green Near the end of their journey in the wilderness, Israel started complaining—again. It began with them losing their patience, and once...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

By Steve Flowers Last week, I discussed Alabama’s outstanding leaders in the political arena. This week allow me to share with you some of the...

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Mourning

Mourning

By Robert Noles We are all mourning the loss of one of America’s heroes who died last Friday. As a photographer, one has the opportunity to get up...

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Sundials and Day Planners

Sundials and Day Planners

By Wendy Hodge It’s another rainy Monday morning, and the radio in my van is blaring more pandemic news in between country songs. My shoes are...

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Cuba #5

Cuba #5

By Bradley Robertson Come, follow me Jesus said, and I will send you out to fish for people. Mark 1:17As a child, I spent my summers at the ocean...

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