OPINION — Newspapers have a smell. If you’re lucky enough to find a newspaper in our digital world, you’ll notice the smell first. Fresh newsprint...
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The source of spiritual strength
OPINION — In the days of my youth, I was frail and weak. My dad was a strong man. I admired his strength. In the picture book of Bible stories my...
What makes a church special?
OPINION — “I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my pray-ers.” Paul to the Ephesians in 1:16 of his letter. Here’s one of...
Opelikabasketballseason ends
BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — The Opelika High varsity girls and boys basketball teams’ seasons ended in the first round of the Area tournament,...
Parades, hearts and honesty
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPINION — After living in Mobile for so many years, I want to say Happy Mardi Gras to Classroom Observer readers by...
Legislative session begins: Here are players to watch
BY STEVE FLOWERS OPINION— The 2024 Legislative Session began this week. It can last three and a half months from Feb. 6 to May 20.The Alabama...
Brother John
BY SEAN DIETRICH OPINION — Pineview Street. A nondescript house. Off-white. One story. Nothing fancy. Nice neighborhood. Manicured lawns.On the back...
Prepare a delicious homemade Valentine’s Day meal
BY ANN CIPPERLY | FOR THE OBSERVER OPINION — On Valentine’s Day, what better way to express love and caring than gathering the family around the...
Love Jesus Supremely
BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — “The Imitation of Christ” by Thomas A. Kempis, written in the 15th Century, has been translated into more than fifty...