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Altar Call | A servant’s heart

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — Jesus told how the Spirit of the Lord came upon him and anointed him to preach. I remember when the same thing happened to me.During my senior year in Wetumpka High School, I helped to arrange a youth revival that was held in June at my...
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Sean of the South | The argument I had in the supermarket

OPINION — BY SEAN DIETRICH I got into an argument at the supermarket. This is how volatile our world is right now. It was in the checkout line. My opponent was not only clueless, but pigheaded, refusing all logic. The fact that my opponent is only 9 is no excuse.“I...
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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...
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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...
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On the Mark | Nov. 7, 2024

On the Mark | Nov. 7, 2024

Nov 8, 2024

Opelika finishes 8-2, heads to post-season OPINION — Opelika’s Football team (8-2) will host Florence (5-5) in the first round of the Alabama High...

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Alter Call | Nov. 7, 2024

Alter Call | Nov. 7, 2024

Nov 8, 2024

Who's that knocking on the door OPINION — Comer Woodall was at the controls the first time I flew in an airplane. A young and popular Methodist...

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A Taste of Grace | Nov. 7, 2024

A Taste of Grace | Nov. 7, 2024

Nov 8, 2024

From groaning to glory, part two OPINION — Last week we saw that Paul told the disciples at Rome they were headed for glory through the resurrection...

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Classroom Observer | Nov. 7, 2024

Classroom Observer | Nov. 7, 2024

Nov 8, 2024

Children learn thankfulness OPINION — Lee County is beautifully displaying landscapes as leaves are turning. Sunrises and sunsets are brilliant...

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Sean of the South | Nov. 7, 2024

Sean of the South | Nov. 7, 2024

Nov 8, 2024

Veterans Day OPINION — Boaz is a town about as big as your average water heater closet. It was a quiet night. The sun had set. Houses were lit from...

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Classroom Observer | Nov. 7, 2024

Classroom Observer | Oct. 31, 2024

Nov 4, 2024

The Greatest Generation OPINION — The Greatest Generation includes people born between 1901 and 1927. There are lessons and core values that we can...

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Sean of the South | Nov. 7, 2024

Sean of the South | Oct. 24, 2024

Nov 4, 2024

Okay OPINION — Today I read an article my friend sent to me. The article was something that went viral on social media. When I finished reading it,...

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A Taste of Grace | Nov. 7, 2024

A Taste of Grace | Oct. 24, 2024

Nov 4, 2024

What is God saying to us?OPINION — We’re doing a study of Luke’s gospel on Wednesday nights. Our goal is to interact with the text in such a way...

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