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A Taste of Grace | Dec. 24, 2024

Good News and gratitude OPINION — Romans 1:18ff is a downer in a book of good news. It is the longest list of sin in Scripture and it ends with God giving the people mentioned over to self-destruction (v. 24, 26, 28). How did this descent into darkness begin?...

Inside the Statehouse | Dec. 19, 2024

The First “Working for Alabama” Czar OPINION — During the last session of the legislature, Gov. Kay Ivey, Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter, State Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed, along with the business leaders of the state made the “Working for Alabama”...

On the Mark | Dec. 19, 2024

OHS wrestlers compete in Suede Umbach Invitational OPINION — The OHS boys Wrestling team particiapated in the 20th “Suede Umbach Invitational” last weekend on the Auburn High campus. The Bulldogs competed against the top teams from Alabama. The following is a...

Southern Hospitality | Dec. 19, 2024

Litkenhous family shares traditions, recipes for Christmas BY ANN CIPPERLY FOR THE OBSERVER Wreaths hung with red ribbons and flickering gas lanterns flanking the entrance provide a warm Christmas welcome at the home of Susie and Dr. Brad Litkenhous in Auburn. A tall...
Opelika Sports | April 25, 2024

Opelika Sports | April 25, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — GOLFThe Opelika High Girls and Boys Golf teams defeated Valley last Monday at Point University.Opelika's girls won...

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About today

About today

Hi. You don’t know me. I don’t know you. We’re strangers. But we’re the same, sort of. Only chances are, you drive a nicer car than I do. In fact I...

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What ‘Surrender to Jesus’ means

Did you catch any fish?

OPINION — Peter and his brother Andrew were fishermen. One day, when they were busy casting their nets in the Sea of Galilee, Jesus walked by. Jesus...

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A mailbox, a note and a good neighbor

Broken but blessed

OPINION — I worked as a lifeguard for a couple of summers when I was growing up. I got the job even though at the time, I hadn’t taken the course...

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