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Sean of the South | A dog and his burger

OPINION —  “Otis!” says the girl working the fast-food drive-thru window. “Gimme a kiss!” I am in my truck, buying hamburgers. The drive-up cashier’s name is Shawnda. She is a notorious Otis lover. Otis (alleged Labrador) crawls over the steering wheel to greet...

On the Mark | OHS Baseball on a winning streak

BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika’s boys and girls track teams participated in the Wayne Murphy Invitational hosted by Auburn High School, and the results continue to point toward a promising postseason for Bulldog track and field.Facing a deep and competitive...

Sean of the South | The Mourning Scroll

BY SEAN DIETRICH OPINION — Wake up. Start coffeemaker. Turn on TV. A panicky news journalist is saying America is doomed and only minutes away from exploding. And if not America, at least my house.Turn off TV.Coffee is ready. Pour said coffee. Check my phone. Look at...

Southern Hospitality | Trinity Church to hold Barbecue, Bake Sale, Craft Fair

BY ANN CIPPERLY OPINION — Slow cooked barbecue, homemade desserts and handcrafted quilted items will be featured at the annual Trinity Church Barbecue, Bake Sale and Craft Fair Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Over 2,000 chicken halves will be brushed with...
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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