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Altar Call | Therefore, you need not lose heart

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — A friend shared his concern about his dad’s attitude. After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, his dad has given up. He refuses to go for treatment and to the dismay of his family, he does nothing but sit around the house “waiting to...

On the Mark | DBB World Series and Football Media Days are huge successes

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — This past week, Opelika was alive with excitement, energy and the unmistakable sounds of youth baseball at West Ridge Park. The DBB Baseball 13U World Series welcomed talented teams from across the country — but it was the dedication of...

Sean of the South | A little bit of sole

BY SEAN DIETRICH OPINION — It was a big park. A big city. The man was sitting on the sidewalk. Directly on the ground. And he was barefoot.His feet were scraped and bloody. He was picking at the sole of his foot. Maybe he was trying to remove a splinter? A shard of...

Altar Call | How amazing that Jesus forgave Peter

OPINION — Long ago on a dark Thursday night, Jesus walked with his disciples to the garden in the Mount of Olives where he often prayed. Then he went nearby and fell on his knees, praying, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours...
Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Liberal Democrats in Washington fear Katie Britt OPINION — Sen. Katie Britt has quickly established herself as one of the most effective,...

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Alter Call | May 23, 2024

Alter Call | May 23, 2024

We all need balcony people OPINION — Rejection is painful. Wrapped in cruelty, it can wound and even destroy relationships. Affirmation, on the...

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Studying His Word | May 23, 2024

Studying His Word | May 23, 2024

Fallen walls and broken gates, part one OPINION — There are lots of lessons to learn from the battle of Jericho in Joshua 6. Here are some of them:...

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On the Mark | May 23, 2024

On the Mark | May 23, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — OHS FOOTBALLOpelika football head coach Bryan Moore completed his first spring with a 10-0 win over Clay-Chalkville in...

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Making the Grade | May 16, 2024

Making the Grade | May 16, 2024

Tiger on the Green OPINION — Do you enjoy playing golf? Now, that probably sounds like a strange introductory question for a restaurant review...

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Classroom Observer | May 23, 2024

Classroom Observer | May 23, 2024

Promises and encouragement to graduates OPINION — As we teachers have seen our classes graduate, we have bittersweet heart felt feelings as we see...

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Sean of the South

Sean of the South

A Memorial Day in the park OPINION — Sunset. There must be a million people gathered in Railroad Park tonight. Downtown Birmingham is crazy. There...

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