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What can we learn from how Jesus forgave Peter?

OPINION — “If I messed up like Peter, I’d probably hide under my bed and hope Jesus didn’t notice,” said Ella, 10. “Or maybe I’d bring him cookies first. Then, I would apologize.” That might have been tempting for Peter, too. After all, he had denied knowing Jesus...

Bulldogs show promise as Hoover looms

OPINION —  The countdown is officially on. After months of offseason workouts, summer conditioning and preseason practices, Opelika High School is now just days away from opening the 2026 football season against one of Alabama’s premier programs.  On...

Making the grade | The War Eagle Supper Club

OPINION — If you are reading this column, three days ago on Monday, Aug. 17, you may have heard a joyous shout coming from North Auburn. Why? Because Patton, Mike’s and my great nephew, became the fourth generation in the Patton family to attend Auburn University.The...

Sean of the South | Where you come from

OPINION — There was an old man sitting outside the dusty bar. He sat in a plastic lawn chair. There was a dog with him. The dog was either asleep or dead.He was whittling a stick for no reason — the old man, not the dog. This is what old men did before TikTok.A truck...
Altar Call | The helper

Altar Call | The helper

OPINION — Help is a fascinating word. To help someone is to provide assistance or support, to lighten another’s load. It can be a noun as in “Thank...

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Altar Call | The helper

Altar Call | Remember to forget

OPINION —In my ninth decade, there are memories that are indeed precious to me. I think of them as holy moments when I was blessed with the presence...

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