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Southern Hospitality | Relax on Labor Day with plenty of good food

OPINION — Whether you are having family and friends over for a relaxing Labor Day dinner or watching football games over the weekend, have an array of scrumptious dishes from easy appetizers to fresh fruit desserts, featuring the season’s best produce.While...

Sean of the South | Waiting for takeoff

BY SEAN DIETRICH OPINION — We were sitting on a plane. Awaiting takeoff. I am convinced that if you live wrongly, if you treat your fellow man poorly, if you are selfish, if you are not a good person, you will die and wake up in Hartsfield-Jackson International...

Altar Call | Handling the agony of regrets

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — Ninety-three and counting — enough time to amass a long list of regrets. But my list is short, because the Lord has shown me how to handle my shame and regrets. To regret something that happened, or didn’t happen, is a common experience....

On the Mark | After weeks of prep, Bulldogs are ready to take the field

BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Excitement is building in Opelika as the Bulldogs gear up for their season opener against the Benjamin Russell Wildcats this Friday night.Head Coach Bryan Moore joined my local radio show “On the Mark” on FOX Sports the Game, to share...
Making the Grade

Making the Grade

At home with Chef Jim OPINION — As I have mentioned numerous times in this column, I love to eat, but I really dislike cooking.My attitude about...

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Southern Hospitality | Sept. 12

Southern Hospitality | Sept. 12

Love of baking leads to customized confection business BY ANN CIPPERLY After having interesting careers around the country, Jan and Joel Martin...

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A Taste of Grace | Sept.12, 2024

A Taste of Grace | Sept.12, 2024

Are your feet touching bottom OPINION — Our grandsons (7, 9, and 11) were watching a water polo match during the Olympics. The players were jostling...

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Alter Call | Sept. 12, 2024

Alter Call | Sept. 12, 2024

He died for you OPINION — As a young pastor I was taught, when serving the Sacrament, to say to each recipient, “The body and blood of Jesus.” I did...

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On the Mark | Sept. 12, 2024

On the Mark | Sept. 12, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — The 99th football game beween Opelika (2-1, R 0-1) and Auburn (3-0, R 1-0) was played last Friday in Auburn’s Duck...

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