Column Articles

Sean of the South | Sept. 26, 2024

Back to the future OPINION — I’m in the airport. There is a tiny robot cruising around, delivering food to customers. Kids are following the robot, laughing. People are taking pictures.It seems like everyone is talking about AI. It’s on the news. It’s in every...

Southern Hospitality | Sept. 26, 2024

Remembering stadium history on tailgating Saturdays During the fall months, life in East Alabama revolves around football with plenty of good food on game days. For a fun, relaxing tailgate party, rely on delectable dishes that can be prepared ahead. Under the eye of...

Classroom Observer

Sweet fruits of Fall OPINION — We are so blessed to have a community that celebrates all the Fall activities. This is truly a very busy and active time of year. Fall has been creeping in with its soft coolness and beautiful colors. This is a wonderful time of year to...

On the Mark | Sept. 26, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION —Opelika (4-1, R 2-1) beat Smiths Station (0-5) 50-0, last Friday night at Bulldog Stadium on Homecoming. The Dogs piled up the points and yards; gaining 398 total yards, 154 passing yards and 224 yards rushing while the defense kept the...
Tears At the Classroom Door

Tears At the Classroom Door

As school has started back in our preschools, as well as different childcare situations, we might hear that when young children separate from their...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Big Jim’s Run for Congress OPINION — We will continue this week with the saga of Alabama’s most colorful governor, the legendary Big Jim Folsom. Jim...

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Bulldogs Biting to Get Back

Bulldogs Biting to Get Back

OPINION — We are less than two weeks from the start of high school football in Alabama. Locally, Lee-Scott and Chambers Academy will play the first...

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The Homework Table

The Homework Table

Here we are as students and families head into the second week of school and we begin to take on the adventures of homework. I can remember it like...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Friends and Lawyers OPINION — We continue this week with our series of stories about Alabama’s most colorful governor, the legendary Big Jim Folsom....

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Angel Eyes

Angel Eyes

The man was ordering a beer from the bartender when I noticed him staring in my direction. “You’re that writer, ain’t you?” he said. That depends....

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