Column Articles

Sean of the South | May 9, 2024

A mother's love OPINION — “I am a little old woman who lives in an assisted living facility…” her email began.Her following message was about the length of “War and Peace.” She is a woman who is as sweet as Karo syrup. But—and I mean this respectfully—brevity is not...

Inside the State House | May 9, 2024

Senator/Coach Tuberville is quietly effective OPINION — As the end of 2023 was approaching, the U.S. Senate had ignored the custom to adjourn around Thanksgiving for a month-long Christmas break. Instead, they were working right up to Christmas. Alabama’s senior...

Alter Call | May 9, 2024

The sound of those crutches OPINION — Now that walking is impossible for me without the use of a walker, it helps to remember friends who endured far worse physical pain without complaining. Their example inspires me to cease whining about a minor inconvenience on my...

Studying His Word | May 9, 2024

Friends, followers and community OPINION — Do you recognize where these slogans come from?“Caring is part of our package.”“Find your family at …"Did you guess Jack’s? If so, you only get partial credit because the business’s name is actually Jack’s Family Restaurants....
OHS Sports Roundup

OHS Sports Roundup

By D. Mark Mitchell The Opelika Bulldogs tied with Wetumpka and Benjamin Russell for the Region 3 Championship, with each team finishing 5-1 in...

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Deer-hunting season

Deer-hunting season

By Hardy Jackson Driving through the heart of Alabama last weekend I saw more than a few big pickups with dog crates in the beds. Hunting season. I...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

By Steve Flowers We still have the culmination of the race for the seat of Jeff Sessions set to be determined in less than five weeks on December...

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Broken

Broken

By Wendy Hodge Last year, I went zip-lining with two friends, the three of us eager to do something challenging. “Don’t do it!” our families said....

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Opelika beats Pelham 41-21

Opelika beats Pelham 41-21

By D. Mark Mitchell First-year head football coach Caleb Ross finished his first regular season with a 7-3 record after beating Pelham 41-21 last...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

With all the changes and uncertainty surrounding Alabama government in recent months, including political appointments, high level resignations,...

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Blue Eyes

Blue Eyes

By Sean Dietrich Walmart. The cereal aisle. I’m browsing a wall of colorful boxes. I’m interrupted by the voice of a child. A kid is riding on the...

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