Column Articles

Sean of the South | Eulogy for the American newspaper

OPINION — I miss the newspaper. Before the internet. I’m talking physical newspapers. The kind you unfold.I miss the morning routine of it all. Walk to the end of the driveway, barefoot, pre-sunrise. Messy hair. Morning breath. Unsheath the newsprint from its plastic....

Making the Grade | On the road to Dadeville

OPINION — It’s hard to believe that 35 years ago this month, I began my 30-year teaching career in LaGrange, Georgia, and so did Mike, my then future husband. I’ve always heard that the older you become, the faster time passes; now I know that this is true. The years...

On the Mark | Local man is finalist for national SilverSneakers’ inspirational award

BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION — SILVERSNEAKERS AWARD FINALIST RAY HALLOpelika Parks and Recreation continues to uplift our senior community through SilverSneakers, a nationally recognized fitness program tailored for adults 65 and older. Included in many Medicare...

Altar Call | Therefore, you need not lose heart

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — A friend shared his concern about his dad’s attitude. After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, his dad has given up. He refuses to go for treatment and to the dismay of his family, he does nothing but sit around the house “waiting to...
On the Mark | Jan. 16, 2025

On the Mark | Jan. 16, 2025

OHS basketball in middle of area regular season OPINION — Opelika High played two Area basketball games since my last column: Central-Phenix City...

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On the Mark | Jan. 16, 2025

On the Mark | Jan. 9, 2025

High school winter sports now in full swing - On the Mark Happy 2025! We are in the middle of high school winter sports. Basketball started Area...

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On the Mark | Jan. 2, 2025

On the Mark | Jan. 2, 2025

OHS basketball heads into area competition OPINION — The Opelika girls and boys basketball teams have completed pre-area schedules. Holiday...

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