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Southern Hospitality | Have plenty of food for tailgating this weekend

Whether you are tailgating at the Auburn-Georgia game, watching it or cheering on another favorite team on television this weekend, plan to serve a variety of scrumptious foods. Prepare most of the recipes ahead of time to keep the refreshments easy and simple.The...

Altar Call | Four stimulating questions

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — Questions abound in our daily lives. We communicate with questions: “How are you?” “How’s the family?” “What have you been doing?”Jesus used questions brilliantly in his teaching. Spend a few minutes with me imagining Jesus asking you some...

Sean of the South | What happens in diners, stays in diners

OPINION — The little boy was with his mom, sitting in a truckstop diner. The boy was bald, wearing a loose T-shirt. A large bandage showed from beneath his collar.Before the boy sat a massive meal. Bacon. Eggs. Huge glass of chocolate milk. Stack of pancakes bigger...

Altar Call | On a collision course with God

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — I cringe every time I hear someone spit out the bitter words, “I will never forgive him (or her) for what he (or she) did to me!” And yet over the years I have heard those angry words more than once. I wince because I know the infuriated...
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He will restore hope for the future OPINION — My wife and I were guests of friends in Falls Church, Virginia. I was preaching in their church for a...

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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

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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