Column Articles

Alter Call | I am in Him, and He is in me

OPINION — When I decided as a teenager to live for Jesus, I had no idea how frustrating that would be. My struggle to live “like Jesus” met with disappointment at every hand. It began to seem foolish to think that I could imitate Jesus in all my attitudes and...

A Taste of Grace | Thank you

BY BRUCE GREEN PUBLISHER'S NOTE - Bruce, we will miss you! Thank YOU for the good lessons you've shared throughout the years. OPINION — It’s hard to believe that 15 years have gone by since I began writing this col-umn. Janice and I had just moved here from Arkansas...

Sean of the South | Chaplains on the wall

From July 7, 2024OPINION — It was a weekend. A lot of people were there. And by “a lot,” I mean folks were standing two or three deep.It’s one of the most popular sites in D.C. Maybe the hottest spot in the whole town period. The tourist magazines don’t tell you this,...

Southern Hospitality | Barbecue champion shares recipes, grilling tips

BY ANN CIPPERLY A barbecue contest winner and judge, Jonathan Middleton of Auburn, enjoys grilling and smoking meats on four different kinds of cookers. He is sharing his tips and recipes for preparing flavorful, perfectly cooked meats for Memorial Day weekend, while...
Making the Grade | Oct. 3, 2024

Making the Grade | Oct. 3, 2024

The reopening of Country's Barbecue OPINION — In September of 1983, I transferred from Alexander City State Junior College to Auburn University for...

read more
Classroom Observer | Oct. 3, 2024

Classroom Observer

Sweet fruits of Fall OPINION — We are so blessed to have a community that celebrates all the Fall activities. This is truly a very busy and active...

read more
On the Mark | Sept. 26, 2024

On the Mark | Sept. 26, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION —Opelika (4-1, R 2-1) beat Smiths Station (0-5) 50-0, last Friday night at Bulldog Stadium on Homecoming. The Dogs piled...

read more
A Taste of Grace | Sept. 26, 2024

A Taste of Grace | Sept. 26, 2024

Meditating on God's Word OPINION — One of my favorite borrowed sayings goes something like this: “Our goal isn’t to get through the Bible as much as...

read more
Alter Call| Sept. 26, 2024

Alter Call| Sept. 26, 2024

Welcome the touch of another hand OPINION — Need a job? A good way to get hired is to say to a foreman, who might need someone with your skills,...

read more