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Southern Hospitality | Woman’s Club gathers for salad luncheon

BY ANN CIPPERLY OPINION — At the historic clubhouse, members of the Woman’s Club of Auburn recently gathered for their annual salad luncheon, with each member bringing a favorite salad to share. The elegant dining room table was covered with salads of all kinds, while...

Altar Call | Little things that bless people

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — In recent years we have become aware of the phrase, “little acts of kindness.” This awesome idea has caused many of us to show others acts of kindness in small ways.Two examples come to mind: First, you are in line at the toll bridge, and...

Sean of the South | It’s OK – I think

BY SEAN DIETRICH From June 1, 2024 OPINION — Today I read an article my friend sent to me. The article was something that went viral on social media. When I finished reading it, I felt so bad that I had to take some Pepto-Bismol and lie down.It was depressing. The...

Making the Grade | Angus Steak House

BY STACEY WALLACE OPINION — Sometimes, I am in the mood for a really good steak. Now, that particular food made the Patton family laugh many years ago. In the early ‘70s, my Daddy, Mama, my two much older brothers Jim and Mike and I traveled to the Great Smoky...
Altar Call | Holding Hands

Altar Call | Holding Hands

BY WALT ALBRITTON Soon after his resurrection, Jesus appeared in the Upper Room with his disciples. Two were missing — Judas, who had betrayed him,...

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