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Altar Call | Precious Lord, use my hands

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — The word “hand” can be found 1500 times in the Bible. When Cain killed Abel, the ground opened to receive Abel’s blood “from the hand” of his brother.Moses took the staff of God in his hand. When Moses’ hands grew tired, Aaron and Hur held...

On the Mark | Opelika Youth All-Stars win State Championship

OPINION —Opelika youth all-star baseball teams started playing last weekend with the Minors and Majors playing in their respective state tournaments.The Opelika 10U Minor All-Star team brought heart, hustle and heavy bats to the State Tournament, finishing with a...

Southern Hospitality | Celebrate America’s birthday with plenty of good food

BY ANN CIPPERLY OPINION — Whether you are celebrating the Fourth of July this year at the beach, lake or at home, serve a festive menu with a variety of delectable summer dishes. Decorate the table in a patriotic theme with colors of red, white and blue to honor our...

Sean of the South | Fourth of July

BY SEAN DIETRICH OPINION — On my kitchen counter is a pound cake, sitting on a pedestal, beneath a glass dome.Pound cake is the food of summer. It can make or break the entire season. A summer without pound cake is like church without singing, Monet without color or...
Southern Hospitality

Southern Hospitality

Pamperins living the good life on cattle farm With sweeping views of rolling pastures framed by woodlands, the country home of Anna and Matt...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

‘Working for Alabama’ legislation is monumental OPINION — As former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Sam Rayburn once said, and I’ll...

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Alter Call | June 20, 2024

Alter Call | June 20, 2024

Men Jesus can count on OPINION — Recently a pastor invited me to participate in a remarkable experience in his church on the outskirts of Opelika....

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Studying His Word | June 20, 2024

Studying His Word | June 20, 2024

God prepares a King OPINION — David’s ascension to the throne was no easy thing. It took time (about a decade), courage and endurance on his part....

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Opelika Sports | June 20, 2024

Opelika Sports | June 20, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika Athletics programs continue their summer workouts as the tempatures continue to rise.The basketball and...

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Sean of the South

Sean of the South

The Tree OPINION —In my front yard is something beautiful. Something living. Something that sometimes reminds me of my mother.It is a tree, about 80...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the State House

Although Lottery Vote Failed, 2024 Legislative Session Successful OPINION — Even though the will of most Alabama voters was thwarted by a minority...

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Studying His Word | June 20, 2024

Studying His Word

The significance of the insignificant OPINION —It’s clear from 1 Samuel 1 that Hannah had a lowly status. From the world’s point of view, she was...

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Alter Call | June 20, 2024

Alter Call

You give them something to eat OPINION — Jesus was sad. Word had come to him of the beheading of his cousin, John the Baptist, a man he loved and...

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