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Sean of the South | The modern American teacher

BY SEAN DIETRICH OPINION — She shall remain anonymous.Her classroom was out of control. Had been for a while. The kids in her “at-risk” fourth-grade class were about as organized as a prison riot.That’s what we call them in today’s world. “At-risk youth.” Once upon a...

Making the Grade | Como en Casa

BY STACEY WALLACE OPINION — A week or so ago was Teacher Appreciation Week, and I certainly appreciate many of my wonderful teachers. Also, I appreciate them for putting up with me, which was no easy task.Señor Hitson, my Spanish teacher at Benjamin Russell High...

On the Mark | Bulldogs prepare for spring game

BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika High School’s football team will play against Wetumpka in a spring game on Friday, May 16, at Bulldog Stadium. The Junior Varsity will play the Indians at 5 p.m., with the varsity following at 6:30 p.m. General admission is $5.Fans...

An Altar Call | The talking donkey, part one

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — Three chapters in the Book of Numbers are devoted to a man named Balaam and his talking donkey. As I read again the story, I was arrested by the idea that Balaam could not see what his donkey saw — an angel with a drawn sword that God had...
The walk of life — part one

The walk of life — part one

BY BRUCE GREEN OPINION — Paul’s letters often fall into a basic, two-part division. The first part is theology while the second is about turning...

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Spring Sports are Underway

Spring Sports are Underway

BY D. MARK MITCHELL WRESTLINGThe Opelika wrestling team finished runner-up in the AHSAA 7A Super Sectionals in Mobile. Ten of Twelve Bulldog...

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An educator’s heart

An educator’s heart

BY BETH PINYERD OPINION — I would like to share a very special heartfelt tribute in Classroom Observer this week for a teacher and principal who was...

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State Senate Leaders

State Senate Leaders

BY STEVE FLOWERS OPINION Last week we discussed the Alabama House of Representatives and highlighted the leaders in the House.This week we will talk...

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Newsboy

Newsboy

OPINION — Newspapers have a smell. If you’re lucky enough to find a newspaper in our digital world, you’ll notice the smell first. Fresh newsprint...

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The source of spiritual strength

The source of spiritual strength

OPINION — In the days of my youth, I was frail and weak. My dad was a strong man. I admired his strength. In the picture book of Bible stories my...

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The walk of life — part one

What makes a church special?

OPINION — “I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my pray-ers.” Paul to the Ephesians in 1:16 of his letter. Here’s one of...

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Spring Sports are Underway

Opelikabasketballseason ends

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — The Opelika High varsity girls and boys basketball teams’ seasons ended in the first round of the Area tournament,...

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