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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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Mr. Dave and the Barber Shop

Mr. Dave and the Barber Shop

Sep 13, 2017

By Hardy Jackson Some of you might recall a while back when Alabama set out to join all the other states in this Union of ours and regulate its...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Sep 13, 2017

By Steve Flowers As I mentioned last week, we will have a plethora of political contests to follow next year and the field is beginning to...

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The Storm is coming!

The Storm is coming!

Sep 13, 2017

By Wendy Hodge   The storm is coming. The weather channel is positively giddy with fear and predictions. “The worst we’ve seen in decades!”...

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OHS Sports Roundup

OHS Sports Roundup

Sep 13, 2017

By D. Mark Mitchell   Opelika High School, 2-1, defeated Carver 17-3 last Friday night at Bulldog Stadium. Opelika's stingy defense held the...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Sep 5, 2017

By Steve Flowers Labor Day is the traditional kickoff to an election year. Folks our quadrennial gubernatorial election year is going to be a doozy....

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Known

Known

Sep 5, 2017

By Wendy Hodge   There’s a long stretch of road that, if you follow it out of Opelika to its end, will bring you straight to the heart of...

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