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Sean of the South | Chaplains on the wall

From July 7, 2024OPINION — It was a weekend. A lot of people were there. And by “a lot,” I mean folks were standing two or three deep.It’s one of the most popular sites in D.C. Maybe the hottest spot in the whole town period. The tourist magazines don’t tell you this,...

Southern Hospitality | Barbecue champion shares recipes, grilling tips

BY ANN CIPPERLY A barbecue contest winner and judge, Jonathan Middleton of Auburn, enjoys grilling and smoking meats on four different kinds of cookers. He is sharing his tips and recipes for preparing flavorful, perfectly cooked meats for Memorial Day weekend, while...

On the Mark | Opelika football teams scrimmage

BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika Middle School, ninth grade, junior varsity and varsity football teams took the field last week in preseason scrimmages to sharpen their skills ahead of the fall season.Last Friday night, Opelika High School’s varsity squad hosted...

Altar Call | The talking donkey [part 2]

OPINION — There is more to the story of Balaam in the Bible that the amusing account of his talking donkey. Balaam is mentioned in five books of the Old Testament: Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Micah and Nehemiah. And Balaam’s name is found three times in the New...
Opelika Sports | April 25, 2024

Opelika Sports | April 25, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — GOLFThe Opelika High Girls and Boys Golf teams defeated Valley last Monday at Point University.Opelika's girls won...

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About today

About today

Hi. You don’t know me. I don’t know you. We’re strangers. But we’re the same, sort of. Only chances are, you drive a nicer car than I do. In fact I...

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Did you catch any fish?

Did you catch any fish?

OPINION — Peter and his brother Andrew were fishermen. One day, when they were busy casting their nets in the Sea of Galilee, Jesus walked by. Jesus...

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A mailbox, a note and a good neighbor

Broken but blessed

OPINION — I worked as a lifeguard for a couple of summers when I was growing up. I got the job even though at the time, I hadn’t taken the course...

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