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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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Hand in the homework

Hand in the homework

Sep 11, 2019

By Beth Pinyerd As a teacher, I have heard so many excuses for not doing homework. The dog ate my homework, someone stole it or it just magically...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Sep 11, 2019

By Steve Flowers The upcoming 2020 census is extremely critical in Alabama and the rest of the states in the nation, as well. The census affects the...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Sep 4, 2019

Gov. Kay Ivey has had a very successful first year as governor. One of the coups she pulled off was getting the legislature to pass legislation...

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Hand in the homework

Grandparents make a difference!

Sep 4, 2019

By Beth Pinyerd Happy Grandparents’ Day! This Sunday (Sept. 8) is “National Grandparents Day.” Grandparents come in all kinds of forms and ways. We...

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