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Inside the Statehouse

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 a godsend for the Democratic Party.It gives new life to the Democrats’ chances to keep the White House. The ascension...

On the Mark | 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 to the media last week at FOX Sports the Game High School Media Days presented by Orthopedic Clinic at the Bottling...

Alter Call | Aug. 1, 2024

Suddenly Jesus! OPINION — On the day God raised Jesus from the dead, two disciples of Jesus were walking on the road to Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. The two may have been husband and wife, Cleopas and Mary, possibly the two mentioned in John 19:25. Mary...

Inside the Statehouse | Aug. 1, 2024

Republicans leave convention exuberant, positive and united OPINION — The Republican Convention ended on July 19, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The GOP came out of their week long confab exuberant, positive and unified.The Republicans nominated former President Donald J....
Whose Praise Do I Value Most?

Whose Praise Do I Value Most?

RELIGION — A verse in the Gospel of John caught my attention. In describing Jewish leaders who believed in Jesus but were afraid to admit it, John...

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What is the Most Important Thing?

What is the Most Important Thing?

RELIGION —  “The best version of yourself” is a phrase that’s worked its way into just about every corner of our culture. I think it’s fair to...

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AHSAA in the News

AHSAA in the News

OPINION — The Alabama High School Athletic Department held its quarterly Central Board of Control Meeting last week in Montgomery. There were...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Siegelman Meets Big Jim OPINION — We are continuing this week with our summer series on Big Jim Folsom — Alabama’s most colorful governor. Those of...

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Lake Martin

Lake Martin

Lake Martin is flat. Mirror flat. It is a perfect evening. The sun is low. The crickets are singing in full stereo. And I’m visiting with old...

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Whose Praise Do I Value Most?

GLORY! 

RELIGION — The word “glory” has many meanings. And it can be a noun, a verb, an adverb or an adjective.  As a noun, its primary meaning is the...

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