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Southern Hospitality | Jan. 16, 2025

22nd Annual Taste of Chocolate is Jan. 28 BY ANN CIPPERLY | THE OBSERVER Chocolate is one of the most popular favors in the world, and every chocolate fan can choose from a wide variety at the 22nd annual Taste of Chocolate, Tuesday, Jan. 28 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the...

An Altar Call | Jan. 16, 2025

Life changing words OPINION — The television commercial said that 50 million Americans have hearing loss. I did a fact check. Turns out the number is more like 30 million. The commercial was probably produced by a hearing aid company.Whatever the number, I am...

Taste of Grace | Jan. 16, 2025

Blessing or Burden OPINION — When we think about obedience, it’s helpful to recognized that there’s the common definition of it and the biblical definition—and the two are not the same. Dictionary Online tells us obedience is “the act or quality of being obedient,”...

Classroom Observer | Jan. 16, 2025

Lessons on sharing and caring OPINION — Jan. 20 the life and birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr will be honored. King strove for equality and freedom for all people. Through his “I Have A Dream” speech children can learn about hope, sharing and caring. These things...
Alter Call

Alter Call

You give them something to eat OPINION — Jesus was sad. Word had come to him of the beheading of his cousin, John the Baptist, a man he loved and...

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On the Mark

On the Mark

Opelika Sports | June 13, 2024 BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — The Alabama High School Athletic Association made two major announcements in the last...

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Making the Grade

Making the Grade

Alabama Fried Chicken & Fish OPINION — Last month, Mike and I went on our dream vacation: We spent two weeks in Scotland, the land of our...

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Classroom Observer

Classroom Observer

Celebrating our fathers OPINION — Hey, have you picked up that Father’s Day card or your dad’s favorite tie or shirt, a needed tool or favorite...

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Sean of the South

Sean of the South

I heart America OPINION —An old highway. Somewhere in America. Two lanes. No shoulder. Faded yellow lines. Oh, the things you see while driving old...

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Sean of the South

Sean of the South

Champions OPINION —The Scripps National Spelling Bee was broadcast a few nights ago on the Ion network, drawing a staggering 14 viewers not...

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Southern Hospitality

Southern Hospitality

Heritage Cooking Contest features fresh fruit salads During summer, salads are ideal sides for nearly every meal, and fresh fruit salads were a...

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