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On the Mark | Oct. 24, 2024

Opelika defeats Central-Phenix City BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika (8-1, R 5-1) beat the Central-Phenix City Red Devils (6-2, R 4-2) 23-14, last Friday night in front of a packed home crowd at Bulldog stadium, earning a first trip to the AHSAA Class 7A State...

Alter Call | Oct. 24, 2024

An appointment with God OPINION — Spending time in prayer, alone with God, has been one of the wisest decisions I have ever made. As I look back, my only regret is that I did not spend more time praying.Only one man ever ridiculed me for praying. That man had been...

Inside the Statehouse | Oct. 24, 2024

The race to watch: new 2nd Congressional District OPINION — We are down to the final days of our 2024 election year. We go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 5, to elect the next president of the United States.We have no good statewide races in Alabama this year. All our...

Southern Hospitality | Oct. 24, 2024

Bent Creek neighborhood gathers for fall chili party Left, Those making chili for the Bent Creek neighborhood get together were, from left, Bob Hare, Mark Johnston, Pegge McCracken, Dennis Stiff, Carol Luther, George Schmitz and Soma Nagendran. Center, Among those...
Roger Bedford remembered

Roger Bedford remembered

BY STEVE FLOWERS OPINION — As is my custom, my year-end column is devoted to acknowledging meaningful Alabama political leaders who passed away...

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The Giving Tree

The Giving Tree

BY SEAN DIETRICH Merry Christmas, Layla Grace. I got your name from the church Christmas tree. It’s kind of like Angel Tree, where you buy gifts for...

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The vulnerable Lord of the manger

The vulnerable Lord of the manger

BY BRUCE GREEN OPINION —While we were enjoying Christmas with our loved ones two years ago, the James Webb telescope was being launched into space....

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Christmas Words

Christmas Words

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — Grab a cup of tea or hot chocolate and sit with me for a few minutes. We communicate with words. Words can be lethal or...

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