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A Taste of Grace | Thinking about the Resurrection

BY BRUCE GREEN OPINION — The resurrection of Jesus is one of the core beliefs of the Christian faith. As such, it has profound implications for us. Here are three. Our body is an essential part of our identity. There’s a little saying that goes something like this:...

Altar Call | Holding Hands

BY WALT ALBRITTON Soon after his resurrection, Jesus appeared in the Upper Room with his disciples. Two were missing — Judas, who had betrayed him, and Thomas, the skeptic.When the other disciples told Thomas that they had seen the Lord, he expressed his doubt by...

On the Mark | Week of April 14, 2025

OPINION — Opelika Boys SoccerThe Opelika boys soccer team put up a strong fight in a close match against Central, ultimately falling 2-1 in Phenix City. The lone goal for OHS was scored by Joshua Beltran, with an assist from Gerardo Selvas Ruiz. OHS SoftballThe Lady...

Making the Grade | Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar

BY STACEY WALLACE OPINION — One of the really great perks of writing this column, besides eating wonderful food, is meeting interesting people. A few years ago, Mike and I went on an overnight trip to Montgomery for our anniversary. At night, we rode down the Alabama...
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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Altar Call

Altar Call

Seven things that will never change OPINION — Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, is reportedly worth over 200 billion dollars. He credits his...

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On the Mark | July 4, 2024

On the Mark | July 4, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika High football coach Bryan Moore joined “On the Mark” radio show last week on FOX Sports the Game 910-1310 AM...

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Classroom Observer | July 4, 2024

Classroom Observer | July 4, 2024

July 4th parades in OPINION — I used to hear my grandmother say when July comes in that we are celebrating the “Dog Days of Summer.” The Farmer’s...

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Sean of the South

Sean of the South

The not-so-little leaguers OPINION —It was just one of those things. I ran into them in the supermarket. They were no longer boys. They were young...

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