BY SEAN DIETRICH OPINION — You might not know this, but a few days ago was a national holiday. A day when our nation traditionally puts aside our...
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Gawking or growing?
BY BRUCE GREEN OPINION — I came across a story — perhaps it was more of a parable — you decide for yourself. It was about two girls in their early...
The Lamb in the midst
BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — In the early days of Jesus’ ministry, John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who...
Opelika High School roundup
CORRECTIONWe would like to offer our sincere apologies to Katie Harrelson for printing her first name wrong last week and also for failing to give...
Looking for a four leaf clover
BY BETH PINYERD OPINION — I would like to remind the readers about special holidays that children and families can celebrate. This coming Sunday,...
Few surprises inMarch 5 primary results
OPINION — There were very few surprises in our March 5 primary results. Since we are essentially a one-party Republican state when it comes to...
Israel-Hamas war: Blood and heartache continues
BY GREG MARKLEY OPINION — I taught a soldier in 2015 at Fort Benning (now Fort Moore) who was a combat survivor of the Iraq war with an interesting...
Where the redhead grows
OPINION — BY SEAN DIETRICH My interview was scheduled for noon. It’s not every day you are a keynote speaker for Miss Bernice’s fourth-grade class...
On the road to Alex City: Wharf Casual Seafood
OPINION — As I’ve mentioned many times in this column, Lee County has many wonderful restaurants to enjoy. I’m grateful for this, not only because...