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He will restore hope for the future OPINION — My wife and I were guests of friends in Falls Church, Virginia. I was preaching in their church for a few days. About 4:30 on the morning of our second day there, I collapsed in the hallway. The noise of my fall awakened...
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Classroom Observer | Oct. 10, 2024

Fire Prevention Week OPINION — As a teacher, I really look forward to Fire Prevention Week, which is Oct. 7 through 11 this year. I know students will enjoy and learn so much, and I want to thank our local fire departments for taking the time to teach us about fire...
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On the Mark | Oct. 10, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika (6-1, R 3-1) defeated Dothan 28-7 last Friday night at Ripp Hewes Stadium in Dothan. The Dogs held Wolves to 205 total yards and only 7 points, which is 25 fewer points than they average. DHS recovered a OHS fumble at their own...
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Sean of the South | Oct. 10, 2024

The aftermath of hell and hurricanes OPINION — It’s all gone.That’s what the lady on the news said.She was an older woman, being interviewed by a reporter. Giant news camera shoved in her face.The lady sounded like she was in a uniquely frantic state, poised somewhere...
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America

Sep 7, 2023

BY SEAN DIETRICH There are three or four neighborhood cats who sit on my porch each morning as I write. They are feral animals. They were here when...

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OHS Football Wins Region Opener

Sep 7, 2023

BY D. MARK MITCHELL / FOR THE OBSERVER OPINION —The OHS football team (1-1, R 1-0) returned to Cramton Bowl last Thursday for the second week in a...

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Living in the Light

Sep 7, 2023

BY BRUCE GREEN RELIGION —We recently had new flooring installed in our house. It wasn’t a choice but a necessity. Our washing machine expired and as...

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Opelika Starts 0-1

Opelika Starts 0-1

Aug 30, 2023

OPINION — Thompson (1-0) defeated Opelika (0-1) 44-13 last Friday in the AHSAA “Kickoff Classic” at Montgomery's Cramton Bowl. The Warriors defense...

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Our Furever Friends

Our Furever Friends

Aug 30, 2023

Before August goes out with summer fun and heat, I want to remind the readers that August is National Dog Month. Right here in the middle of what we...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Aug 30, 2023

Summer Political Happenings OPINION — As the long hot summer ends and Labor Day approaches, let’s take a look back at what occurred over the last...

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