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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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I win the lottery

I win the lottery

Dec 21, 2018

Wanna know the difference between $15 million and $6,183? One number. If I had I that number, I would be a rich man today. Let me explain. When I am...

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Very Merry

Very Merry

Dec 21, 2018

It was hard to see. I would have missed it if I was not looking down. A tiny piece of Christmas paper was partially submerged in the cold, red,...

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Christmas Stars

Christmas Stars

Dec 21, 2018

December 13th—there is a meteor shower tonight. That’s what they tell me. They say it will be a good one. I am on a porch, waiting to make a...

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Listen Linda

Listen Linda

Dec 21, 2018

Linda, listen! My husband and I own a business that is at the mercy of mother nature. (Rain, rain, go away!) I get that he's frustrated right now-...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Dec 18, 2018

The Republican tidal wave that swept Alabama’s statewide office holders to landslide victories filtered down to legislative races. Even though our...

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