Column Articles

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Faith, family and friends

Is there anything more important than faith, family, and friends? If you have to think about that, then I encourage you to reevaluate the priorities...

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Primarily speaking

Earlier this week, Alabama held its primary elections. Republican voters choose their candidates.Democratic voters choose their candidates. And one...

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A turtle and a salamander

Shortly following my return to Auburn in 1966, my first graduate student was Ron Estridge, who currently resides in Auburn and is active in the...

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