Column Articles

Walter Albritton: The busy life of a man of faith

ALABAMA — At a country setting in the outskirts of Wetumpka near his childhood home, Walter Albritton has authored over 20 books and countless newspaper columns, including his popular weekly article in The Observer. At nearly 93 years of age, Albritton has not slowed...

Sean of the South | A familiar accent in an unfamiliar place

Maryland. The old cafe is mostly empty this time of night. Music plays overhead. Pedal steel guitar. The cook is cleaning his flattop. The waitress is reading a magazine. Thank God magazines still exist in our AI Age. I smell cured pork and onions. There are globe...

Southern Hospitality | Serve strawberry confections for spring occasions

With warm breezes and brilliant pink azaleas beginning to bloom, thoughts turn to preparing scrumptious spring dishes with seasonal fruits. Strawberries are nearly everyone’s favorite, and they can be used to create yummy cakes, pies, breads and other treats.  When...

Altar Call | Going home

Going home was a wonderful experience for me during my first 18 years. I rode a yellow school bus ten miles to school. I loved school but I was glad to return home every day.  Home gave me a sense of belonging, and a safe refuge where I was loved by my Mom and Dad, my...
Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Donald Trump will be coronated by GOP at Republican convention OPINION — The Republican National Convention begins next week in Milwaukee,...

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Alter Call

Alter Call

When you don't know what to do OPINION — We were in our bed. My wife was crying. The excruciating pain of a herniated disc in her back was more than...

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On the Mark

On the Mark

High School Media Days BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — High School Media Days will be hosted by iHeartMedia’s local radio station, FOX Sports the Game...

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Classroom Observer

Classroom Observer

A front row seat for the Summer Olympics OPINION — Put on your seatbelt in your imaginary airplane as we fly to the beautiful capital seat of...

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Making the Grade

Making the Grade

Melt Auburn OPINION — Have you ever been in the wrong place at the wrong time? Boy, my husband Mike and I pulled a doozy a few weeks ago.We traveled...

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Sean of the South

Sean of the South

Chaplains on the Wall OPINION — 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...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Midyear political observations OPINION — Now that we are midway through the year, allow me to share some thoughts on Alabama political events. There...

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Studying His Word | July 4, 2024

Studying His Word | July 4, 2024

If it's not broken, God hasn't fixed it OPINION — Psalm 51 is a challenging psalm. There’s the historical context (it is likely written by David...

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