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On the Mark | Opelika sports roundup

OPINION —  Opelika continues to showcase its talents across soccer, track and field, softball and baseball, with each team battling through highs and lows this past week. Soccer  The Opelika varsity boys split their matches last week, celebrating a 2-1...

Altar Call | Walking around that old rugged cross

OPINION — As we approach the celebration of Easter, it is time once again to take a walk around that old rugged cross. Remembering the sacrifice Jesus made on that dark Friday helps me realize my pain is nothing compared to crucifixion on a cross. The cross is the...

A Taste of Grace | Life in the Spirit (Part 2)

Last week we looked at Romans 8 in terms of what Paul has to say about the follower of Jesus and the Spirit. We saw how as God’s new creation we find life in the Spirit (v. 9-11) and therefore we have an obligation to live according to the Spirit (v. 12-13). This...

On the Mark | A flurry of activity in spring Opelika High School athletics

OPINION —  Tennis Updates The Opelika girls tennis team swept LaGrange 9-0 during an away match. Key victories came from JoAnne Smith T (10-0), Addison Bryan (10-2), Avery Massey (10-4), Emma Brown (10-4), Stella George (10-4) and Abney Massey (10-6) in singles....
Sean of the South | Aug. 8, 2024

Sean of the South | Aug. 8, 2024

Josh the Greeter OPINION — “WAHOO! WELCOME TO THE WAHOOS STADIUM!” That’s what he’d always say.Josh Parr’s wheelchair sat parked at the top of the...

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Making the Grade | Aug. 8, 2024

Making the Grade | Aug. 8, 2024

Hey Days Way back in 1983-1985, when dinosaurs roamed the planet, I was a Juco transfer at Auburn University. During this time, Auburn certainly...

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On the Mark | Aug. 8, 2024

On the Mark | Aug. 8, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA — The Opelika football team started fall practice Monday, preparing for the 2024 season. Head coach Bryan Moore has a...

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Alter Call | Aug. 8, 2024

Alter Call | Aug. 8, 2024

The most tragic word in society OPINION — Jesus was preparing his disciples for his departure. He washed the feet of his disciples as an example of...

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A taste of grace

A taste of grace

Staying humble and hungry OPINION — Most of us have heard of the John Godfrey Saxe poem, The Blind Men and the Elephant. It is based on a...

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Inside the statehouse | Aug. 15, 2024

Inside the Statehouse

Election 2024 - Turnout is key OPINION — The decision by the Joe Biden inner circle to allow the poor fellow to get out of the Presidential race was...

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On the Mark | Aug. 8, 2024

On the Mark | Aug. 1, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika football coach Bryan Moore starts fall practice Monday Aug. 5, in preparation for the 2024 season.Moore spoke...

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