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Spencers celebrate life with cooking, traveling

BY ANN CIPPERLY OPINION — Situated in a country setting with a spacious lawn surrounded by forest, a long winding driveway leads to the home of Laura and Mark Spencer, just outside Alexander City. As our car stopped under a shade tree, three friendly dogs quickly...

On the Mark | Inaugural Bulldog Golf Tournament set for July 28

BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION — New OHS Athletic Director Craig Montel continues to make unprecedented moves inside Opelika athletics, such as holding the first Opelika Bulldog Golf Tournament.OHS supporters are invited to swing into action for a great cause — Opelika...

Altar Call | Sitting under oak trees

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — I enjoy staying busy, but over the years I have had to turn off the engine and allow my soul to catch up with my body. And many times, I found that a walk in the woods was a good remedy for exhaustion.Though I can no longer walk without the...

Sean of the South | Vacation Bible Kids

BY SEAN DIETRICH OPINION — “Dear Sean,” the email began. “I teach vacation Bible school… Last year we had three Latino children whose parents are undocumented immigrants…“Church leadership felt it best not to allow these children to attend VBS this year. It broke my...
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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