OPINION —In my ninth decade, there are memories that are indeed precious to me. I think of them as holy moments when I was blessed with the presence...
Altar Call | Remember to forget
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Kids talk about God | What can we learn from the doubts of Thomas?
OPINION — “If I were Thomas, I probably would have doubted too,” said Zoe, 11. “Dead people don’t usually come back.”That’s honest. It’s probably...
On the Mark | Bulldogs show discipline in preseason tune-up
BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION — The Opelika Bulldogs took another step toward the upcoming football season last week, unveiling brand-new Nike uniforms...
Making the grade | Banditos delivers on full flavor
BY STACEY WALLACE OPINION —As I’ve mentioned before in this column, I am a proud Southern woman. I was born in Alexander City (“Eleck” City to the...
Sean of the South | Scents and sensibility
OPINION — I used to write about her all the time. She was just so easy to write about.From the first moment I met Thelma Lou, when she was an...
Anchored in truth | Dressed for Battle
BY ROBERT MILLER OPINION — One of the first things I learned in the military was that equipment only helps if you know how to use it. Beginning in...
Altar Call | Remember all His blessings
BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — The evidence of what God does in response to intercessory prayer is undeniable and awe-inspiring. I remember a holy...
Kids about talk God | What can we learn from Jesus’ first resurrection appearance to His disciples?
OPINION — “If I saw Jesus after he rose from the dead, I would probably scream, then faint, then scream again,” said Lily, 10. “Then I would hug him...
On the Mark | OHS reveals new uniforms; looks for 10th game
BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — The Opelika High School football team officially kicked off another exciting week of preparation for the upcoming...