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Columnists’ Day

BY SEAN DIETRICH I didn’t believe him. I thought he was pulling my leg or similar appendage. I was at the airport bar. He told me April 18 was National Columnists’ Day.“Surely you’re joking,” I said.“Nope,” he said. “And don’t call me Shirley.”The bartender pulled us...
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What ‘Surrender to Jesus’ means

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — Submit to God. Humble yourself. Admit you need help. Surrender to Jesus. Ask Jesus to take over management of your life. This is the attitude one must have to become an authentic follower of Jesus. But pride stands in the way. Pride says,...
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A mailbox, a note and a good neighbor

BY BRUCE GREEN OPINION — Our mailbox leads a rather solitary existence. It interacts with our mail carrier once a day, sees either Janice or me the same amount — and that’s it — except for the many vehicles that drive by. Only the vehicles don’t always drive by. One...
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Opelika Sports | April 25, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — GOLFThe Opelika High Girls and Boys Golf teams defeated Valley last Monday at Point University.Opelika's girls won 150-155 behind the following low scores: Karly Phatsadavong (-44), Kaylin Ward (-52) and Paige Bales (-54).The boys golf...
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A modest mascot proposal

Mar 16, 2016

Last week’s column about renaming buildings and moving monuments got a few letters and some Facebook commentary – with the rumor swirling (as only...

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Flying on faith

Mar 16, 2016

My friend Joe is a battalion chief with the Auburn Fire Department and owner of the local Two Men and a Truck franchise. More importantly, he’s a...

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Showing calves

Mar 11, 2016

When the subject of Legion Field comes up, the responses are usually unflattering, to put it gently. I, on the other hand, have a warm spot in my...

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Purged history is bad history

Mar 11, 2016

You may have read about “The Great Renaming Craze of 2015.” All over this land of ours people are demanding that the names of flawed public figures...

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Last man standing

Mar 11, 2016

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter There is one man standing who has the power to declare every hint of political corruption in our state will...

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