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Sean of the South | Valentines Day

OPINION — I’ve seen her climb a mountain. On her birthday. No joke. I was beside her, praying for God to kill me. When we made it back to earth, she was so overcome with emotion all she could say was, “Sumbitch.”To which I agreed, “Sumbitch.”And then we cried.I won’t...

When you can’t walk, be carried

There’s a story in Mark chapter 2 that has always made me smile — and well, challenged me at the same time. Jesus has returned to Capernaum, and word spreads quickly that He is teaching in a house. The crowd is so thick that no one can even get through the door....

On the Mark | Bulldogs peak as postseason nears

OPINION — The Opelika boy’s basketball team (20–6, Area 3–3) put together its best week of hoops since the John Wadsworth era in 2015, knocking off both Central and Auburn in front of electric, sold-out crowds at the OHS Sports Arena. The back-to-back wins catapulted...

Making the Grade | On the Road to Acapulco’s Mexican Grill

OPINION —  Although it doesn’t seem possible, Feb. 18 will mark the fifth anniversary of this column. Six years ago, if anyone had told me one day that I would have a column in The Observer, I would have said, “You’re crazy!” However, this is column number 180 or...
A Taste of Grace | Thank you

A Taste of Grace | Thank you

BY BRUCE GREEN PUBLISHER'S NOTE - Bruce, we will miss you! Thank YOU for the good lessons you've shared throughout the years. OPINION — It’s hard to...

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Making the Grade | Como en Casa

Making the Grade | Como en Casa

BY STACEY WALLACE OPINION — A week or so ago was Teacher Appreciation Week, and I certainly appreciate many of my wonderful teachers. Also, I...

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