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Sean of the South | Something happened at O’Hare Airport

OPINION — O’Hare International Airport is busy. And by “busy,” I mean “an organized soccer riot.” There are people everywhere. Elbowing. Shoving. Shouldering their way through the crowds. Charging their way up escalators. Jogging past terminals. People of all shapes....

On the Mark | Nov. 12, 2026

OPINION — Opelika High School routed Alma Bryant High School 41-7 last Friday at Bulldog Stadium in the first round of the AHSAA Class 6A playoffs.The Bulldogs (5-5) scored early and often against the Hurricanes (3-8), getting points from their offense, defense and...

On the Mark | Nov. 4, 2026

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Sometimes a loss reveals more about a football team than a win ever could.Last Thursday night in Prattville, Opelika walked into the home stadium of Class 6A’s top-ranked team and came within minutes of pulling off one of the biggest...

Anchored in truth | The message we carry

BY ROBERT MILLER OPINION — In 2012, not long after I returned home from a deployment to Afghanistan, Ann and I decided to take a road trip and visit as many state and national parks as we could between Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona and Utah. Our daughter was...
Altar Call | You got peace?

Altar Call | You got peace?

OPINION — I’ve got troubles. That’s no surprise because everybody’s got troubles. If you’re alive, you’ve got troubles. And your troubles will weigh...

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Altar Call | You got peace?

Grace enough to finish

OPINION —  As I grow older, my needs are fewer. Family and friends often ask me, “Is there anything you need?” The question humbles me. It...

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