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Sean of the South | Nov. 7, 2024

Veterans Day OPINION — Boaz is a town about as big as your average water heater closet. It was a quiet night. The sun had set. Houses were lit from the insides.The Bevill Center was packed. The parking lot was slammed. Families of all kinds gathered in the auditorium...

Southern Hospitality | Nov. 7, 2024

Karen Wall Porter shares recipes, centerpiece ideas for fall entertaining OPINION — With a love for cooking, flowers, art and hospitality, Karen Wall Porter is carrying on her grandmother’s talents for gracious living. Karen has fond memories of growing up in Selma in...

Classroom Observer | Oct. 31, 2024

The Greatest Generation OPINION — The Greatest Generation includes people born between 1901 and 1927. There are lessons and core values that we can learn from them, not only to strengthen our own personal lives but to strengthen our society as a whole. Let’s keep in...

Sean of the South | Oct. 24, 2024

Okay OPINION — Today I read an article my friend sent to me. The article was something that went viral on social media. When I finished reading it, I felt so bad that I had to take some Pepto-Bismol and lie down.It was depressing. The writer complained about nearly...
On the Mark | Oct. 10, 2024

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...

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Sean of the South | Oct. 10, 2024

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...

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An Alter Call | Oct. 3, 2024

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...

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A Taste of Grace | Oct. 3, 2024

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...

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On the Mark | Oct. 10, 2024

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...

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