Column Articles

Sean of the South | A walk with my dog

OPINION — I am walking my blind dog in a public park. We are on one of those community tracks.People exercise everywhere. Joggers. Walkers. Cyclists. One woman is power walking, wearing earbuds, having a violently animated phone conversation with an invisible...

Southern Hospitality | Trinity’s barbecue, bake sale, craft fair is April 26

BY ANN CIPPERLY Billowing smoke from hickory over a custom 50-foot grill drifts throughout the parking lot at Trinity Church in Opelika, as 2,000 chicken halves slowly simmer for hours. Prepared with a secret recipe, the specialty chicken will be served at the...

On the Mark | OHS tennis teams finish impressively

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — OHS VARSITY TENNISOpelika High’s lady netters had an impressive season, finishing third in the Sectionals with a 15-5 record. The boys placed fourth in the Sectionals, ending with a 10-8 record. Senior players like Joanne Smith T, Addison...

Altar Call | He took my hand

BY WALT ALBRITTON The pump that provided water for our home when I was a boy was about 75 yards downhill from our house. On stormy nights, lightning would sometimes strike the pump and disengage the power. More than once, my dad got me to go with him to hold a...
Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Jimmy Rane: An Alabama legend OPINION — Abbeville’s Jimmy Rane has been heralded as the richest man in Alabama. Indeed, his wealth status has been...

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Making the Grade

Making the Grade

At home with Chef Jim OPINION — As I have mentioned numerous times in this column, I love to eat, but I really dislike cooking.My attitude about...

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Southern Hospitality | Sept. 12

Southern Hospitality | Sept. 12

Love of baking leads to customized confection business BY ANN CIPPERLY After having interesting careers around the country, Jan and Joel Martin...

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A Taste of Grace | Sept. 19, 2024

A Taste of Grace | Sept.12, 2024

Are your feet touching bottom OPINION — Our grandsons (7, 9, and 11) were watching a water polo match during the Olympics. The players were jostling...

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Alter Call | Sept. 12, 2024

Alter Call | Sept. 12, 2024

He died for you OPINION — As a young pastor I was taught, when serving the Sacrament, to say to each recipient, “The body and blood of Jesus.” I did...

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On the Mark | Sept. 12, 2024

On the Mark | Sept. 12, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — The 99th football game beween Opelika (2-1, R 0-1) and Auburn (3-0, R 1-0) was played last Friday in Auburn’s Duck...

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