BY BETH PINYERD OPINION — As an early childhood teacher it is my heartfelt desire for children to know just how special they are. I want them to...
Classroom Observer | Making children feel loved
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Column Articles
On the Mark | Jan. 28, 2025
By D. Mark Mitchell OPINION — Opelika High School’s Athletic Department was quiet last week due to a winter storm that left our area with snow and...
An Altar Call | No task too small
By Walt Albritton OPINION — Sherrill Morrison never preached a sermon in his church. A humble truck driver, he was not a prominent, influential...
A Taste of Grace | What Jesus didn’t say
By Bruce Green OPINION — Considering the circumstances they were facing, Jesus’ words to the seven churches in Asia in Revelation 2-3 are...
Sean of the South | Jan. 23, 2025
Snow in the South OPINION —From the archives: March 2022 “Snow?” said my wife. “Snow,” I said.“You’re joking,” she said.So I showed her the...
Making the Grade | Jan. 23, 2025
Butcher Paper BBQ OPINION —As I’ve mentioned before in this column, fall is my favorite season of the year.Although spring in Alabama is beautiful,...
On the Mark | Jan. 23, 2025
Inclement weather postpones Opelika sports OPINION — The forecast for Alabama called for sub-freezing temperatures and possible icy road conditions,...
A Taste of grace | Jan. 23, 2025
A little love OPINION — For nearly a century, Teas Nursery occupied five acres of property in the Bellaire section of Houston. The family business...
Altar Call | Jan. 23, 2025
Watch out for the rattlesnakes OPINION — Most people will agree with the Bible’s teaching that God is love. And almost everyone would agree that God...