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Altar Call | They spit in his face

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — In my devotional reading, I was stunned by the testimony of Kyoko Minekawa, a Japanese Christian woman. The child of an evangelist, she attended several schools growing up. Because she was a Christian, she endured the ridicule of...
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On the Mark | Moore discusses Bulldogs’ preparations for upcoming season

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — With the season opener just around the corner, Opelika head football coach Bryan Moore joined On the Mark radio show earlier this week on FOX Sports the Game to share how the Bulldogs are preparing for their August 22 showdown against...
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Sean of the South | This was not written by AI

OPINION — I don’t know what to do about AI.Humanoid robots. Automated cars. Augmented reality smart-glasses. Smart dishwashers. Robotic surgeons. And what about the weird AI images all over my newsfeed? Where are these freaky AI pictures coming from?A masterfully...
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Southern Hospitality | Tina Gibby makes hearty meals reflecting her heritage

BY ANN CIPPERLY OPINION — Having a love of cooking for her family, Tina Gibby enjoys preparing healthy after school snacks and hearty dinners using recipes from her family’s Italian, Hungarian and Panamanian backgrounds. While Tina and her husband, Jeff, stay busy...
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Sean of the South | Jan. 23, 2025

Sean of the South | Jan. 23, 2025

Jan 22, 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...

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Making the Grade | Jan. 23, 2025

Making the Grade | Jan. 23, 2025

Jan 22, 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,...

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On the Mark | Jan. 23, 2025

On the Mark | Jan. 23, 2025

Jan 22, 2025

Inclement weather postpones Opelika sports OPINION — The forecast for Alabama called for sub-freezing temperatures and possible icy road conditions,...

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A Taste of grace | Jan. 23, 2025

A Taste of grace | Jan. 23, 2025

Jan 22, 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...

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Altar Call | Jan. 23, 2025

Altar Call | Jan. 23, 2025

Jan 22, 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...

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Sean of the South | Jan. 23, 2025

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Jan 14, 2025

Newspapers Newspapers have a smell. If you’re lucky enough to find a physical newspaper in our digital world, you’ll notice the smell first. Fresh...

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Altar Call | Jan. 23, 2025

An Altar Call | Jan. 16, 2025

Jan 14, 2025

Life changing words OPINION — The television commercial said that 50 million Americans have hearing loss. I did a fact check. Turns out the number...

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A Taste of grace | Jan. 23, 2025

Taste of Grace | Jan. 16, 2025

Jan 14, 2025

Blessing or Burden OPINION — When we think about obedience, it’s helpful to recognized that there’s the common definition of it and the biblical...

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