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Auburn to host national kickball championships

CONTRIBUTED BY A-O TOURISM AUBURN — Memorial Day weekend is about to bring national attention — and big-time fun — as the Turf Wars Kickball Tournament takes place in Auburn on Saturday and Sunday, May 24 and 25. This high-energy competition will be broadcast live on...

Southern Hospitality | Ashley Spurlin shares thoughts on motherhood

BY ANN CIPPERLY With their home filled with beautiful music, Ashley, a violinist, and Dr. Corey Spurlin, director of the Auburn University Marching Band, have a love of music from both of their families’ background in music performance. They also share a love of...

Sean of the South | A Jigsaw Mother’s Day

OPINION — From May 2022 I bought a jigsaw puzzle at the grocery store today. The box features an ornate cathedral with red roses and blossoming foliage. The cathedral is in Germany. The puzzle cost two bucks. My mother and I used to do jigsaw puzzles. Big...

On the Mark | OHS athletes show well at state tourney

BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika High girls and boys Track and Field team participated in the AHSAA 7A State Track and Field Meet in Gulf Shores.The following athletics finished in the top 10 in their respective events. Congratulations to all athletes qualifying...

A Taste of Grace | Sept. 5, 2024

Sep 5, 2024

First things first OPINION — I went to play disc golf at the Tumble Tree course at our sportsplex. Due to the heat and humidity, I was out there...

Inside the Statehouse | Sept. 5, 2024

Sep 5, 2024

Alabama politics has been affected by presidential assassination attempts OPINION — America has a long history of presidential assassinations and...

A Taste of Grace | Aug. 29, 2024

Aug 29, 2024

The Challenging Beatitudes OPINION — The Beatitudes are not spiritual fast food. As with most of the Scripture, they are not well suited to our...

Alter Call | Aug. 29, 2024

Aug 29, 2024

I love you 'Honey' OPINION — Life lessons abound in the common events of life. I learned a good one while refilling the little honey jar I bought...

Classroom Observer | Aug. 29, 2024

Aug 29, 2024

Teaching children our Labor Day lessons OPINION — I remember that when I was a child we didn’t start the school year till after Labor Day due to not...

On the Mark | Aug. 29, 2024

Aug 29, 2024

OHS Football season now underway BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — The Bryan Moore era at OHS started with a bang, with Opelika opening the season with...

Southern Hospitality | Aug. 29, 2024

Aug 28, 2024

The Price family is gathering together for a cookout with friends on Labor Day weekend, and Oline Price is sharing their recipes for the event. Pictured are the Prices: front row from left, Brooklyn and Walton; back row from left, Cameron, Oline, Randy, Lisa and Hunter.