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On the Mark | Local wrestlers shine at state tournament

BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION — The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) hosted the state wrestling tournament last weekend at the Vaughn Braun Civic Center in Huntsville, and local wrestlers brought home several state championships.Opelika’s Brady Campbell...

Making the Grade | Krave Korner Kitchen

BY STACEY WALLACE It’s hard to believe that Mike and I are now in our fifth year of retirement after teaching for 30 years. When Covid-19 shut down our teaching careers one nine weeks early, as it did the world, retirement was quite boring.Our week consisted of going...

Sean of the South | On life and Heinz ketchup

BY SEAN DIETRICH OPINION — I miss glass bottles. I come from a generation of glass.And therein lies a fundamental difference between my generation and the current one.Glass bottles were everywhere. Glass packaging contained everything from mayonnaise to Bayer aspirin....

Altar Call | Adopted by the poet who served pink jello

OPINION — In 2022 I ceased being an octogenarian and became a nonagenarian. And now, at age 92,  I can testify that many memories for nonagenarians remain precious. I delight in looking back and giving thanks for many unforgettable friends I have known.  I met “Miss...
Hugs for mothers

Hugs for mothers

OPINION — From “Here Comes A Hug” (author anonymous): It’s Wondrous what a hug can do. A hug can cheer you when you’re blue. A hug can say “I love...

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Hugs for mothers

May Day comes in bright

OPINION — Happy May Day to our community. April Showers have truly brought in May flowers in Lee County, Alabama. Our town, garden clubs and...

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Jesus changed him

Jesus changed him

OPINION — The New Testament story of a man named Saul is an awesome example of the life-changing power of Jesus. In the days following the...

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Doing right

Doing right

OPINION — As we read through the Genesis account, one of the admirable characteristics of Joseph is his determination to do what is right — no...

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On the Mark | May 2, 2024

On the Mark | May 2, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — OHS PHYSICAL EXAMSOpelika High will conduct physical exams for student-athletes planning on playing sports for the...

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A walk in the dog park

A walk in the dog park

OPINION — My truck cab was filled with three barking dogs and one idiot. The dogs were in the backseat. The idiot was behind the wheel.“Sit down!”...

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