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On the Mark | Opelika softball: close games — tough lessons

OPINION — The Opelika softball team (13-8) dropped a pair of close contests last week against quality opponents in Benjamin Russell and Prattville, proving once again that small details often decide big games.In Alexander City, the Lady Bulldogs fell 3-1 to Benjamin...

Making the Grade | On the road to LaGrange, Georgia

BY STACEY WALLACE OPINION — If you’ve read this column, you know that I LOVE telling stories, especially about my family and friends. I believe my love of storytelling came from Tom Patton, my daddy.Daddy was so quick witted, and he was the family storyteller before...

Sean of the South | The Gospel according to Charlie

OPINION —Our shower drain kept getting clogged. It was a big problem. We had to hire a plumber. He came out twice.God love him, the plumber did not look happy the second time. Namely, because our house is 100 years old. Meaning, five generations of people have been...

Anchored in Truth | Seen at the well

OPINION —  There is something powerful about being seen. Not glanced at. Not noticed in passing. But truly seen. In John chapter 4, Jesus meets a woman at a well in Samaria. At first glance, it seems like an ordinary encounter. A tired traveler asks for water. A...
Altar Call | A love for Jesus

Altar Call | A love for Jesus

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — As Peter walked on the seashore toward Jesus, the smell of burning charcoal reminded him of another charcoal fire. He...

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Altar Call | A love for Jesus

Altar Call | Your primary goal

OPINION — Goals change with age. At six my goal was to have a bicycle. At eight it was to own a Daisy Red Ryder BB Gun. At 10, I wanted to be a...

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Sean of the South | The boots were made for texting

Sean of the South | Have Mercy

Have mercy. Have mercy on the children, God.Ordinary American school kids. Good kids. Kids who were at a church worship service in Minnesota when a...

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