Fire Prevention Week OPINION — As a teacher, I really look forward to Fire Prevention Week, which is Oct. 7 through 11 this year. I know students...
Column Articles
On the Mark | Oct. 10, 2024
BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika (6-1, R 3-1) defeated Dothan 28-7 last Friday night at Ripp Hewes Stadium in Dothan. The Dogs held Wolves to...
Sean of the South | Oct. 10, 2024
The aftermath of hell and hurricanes OPINION — It’s all gone.That’s what the lady on the news said.She was an older woman, being interviewed by a...
Southern Hospitality | Oct. 10, 2024
Cattlemen celebrate 50 years of October Beef Month This year is the 60th anniversary of the Lee County Cattlemen’s Association (LCCA) celebrating...
Inside the Statehouse | Oct. 10, 2024
The 1964 Goldwater Landslide OPINION — This year marks the 60th anniversary of the 1964 Goldwater landslide, which was the tidal wave that swept the...
An Alter Call | Oct. 3, 2024
My philosophy of life changed OPINION — Years ago I was observed that many successful people have a philosophy of life that provides motivation and...
A Taste of Grace | Oct. 3, 2024
It seemed good to me OPINION — When Luke was writing the introduction to his gospel, he noted two groups of people:1) “those who from the beginning...
On the Mark | Oct. 3, 2024
BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika (5-1, R 2-1) beat Pike Road 31-20 last Friday in Montgomery in its second toughest game of the season. Coached...
Classroom Observer | Oct. 3, 2024
A hug of hope, wisdom and gratefulness This Baby Boomer (born between 1946-1964) loves to sit down with my senior friends and the greater generation...