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Altar Call | What’s your tagline?

OPINION —  A good friend caught me off guard with a gentle rebuff. He had listened patiently while I rehearsed my story of having been treated unfairly. He had heard all the gory details before, even though the hurtful event had been history for two years. As I...
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On the Mark | Opelika celebrates homecoming in style

OPINION — Opelika celebrated Homecoming in style last Friday night, overwhelming JAG 59–20 at Bulldog Stadium in a game that showcased depth, discipline and a balanced offensive attack.Junior quarterback Fuller Young, who played the full game against Auburn High the...
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Making the Grade | Tart and Tartan

BY STACEY WALLACE OPINION As I’ve mentioned before in this column, I love to eat, but I really dislike cooking of any kind, and that includes baking. Now, I can cook a few entrees, sides and desserts, at least enough to take to church and family dinners. However, my...
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Altar Call | A love for Jesus

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — As Peter walked on the seashore toward Jesus, the smell of burning charcoal reminded him of another charcoal fire. He was warming himself at that fire when a girl asked if he was not a follower of Jesus. Oh, no, Peter had lied; “I don’t...
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Sean of the South | Aug. 8, 2024

Sean of the South | Aug. 8, 2024

Aug 9, 2024

Josh the Greeter OPINION — “WAHOO! WELCOME TO THE WAHOOS STADIUM!” That’s what he’d always say.Josh Parr’s wheelchair sat parked at the top of the...

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Making the Grade | Aug. 8, 2024

Making the Grade | Aug. 8, 2024

Aug 9, 2024

Hey Days Way back in 1983-1985, when dinosaurs roamed the planet, I was a Juco transfer at Auburn University. During this time, Auburn certainly...

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On the Mark | Aug. 8, 2024

On the Mark | Aug. 8, 2024

Aug 9, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA — The Opelika football team started fall practice Monday, preparing for the 2024 season. Head coach Bryan Moore has a...

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Alter Call | Aug. 8, 2024

Alter Call | Aug. 8, 2024

Aug 9, 2024

The most tragic word in society OPINION — Jesus was preparing his disciples for his departure. He washed the feet of his disciples as an example of...

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A taste of grace

A taste of grace

Aug 9, 2024

Staying humble and hungry OPINION — Most of us have heard of the John Godfrey Saxe poem, The Blind Men and the Elephant. It is based on a...

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Inside the statehouse | Aug. 15, 2024

Inside the Statehouse

Aug 9, 2024

Election 2024 - Turnout is key OPINION — The decision by the Joe Biden inner circle to allow the poor fellow to get out of the Presidential race was...

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On the Mark | Aug. 8, 2024

On the Mark | Aug. 1, 2024

Aug 1, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika football coach Bryan Moore starts fall practice Monday Aug. 5, in preparation for the 2024 season.Moore spoke...

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