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Inside the Statehouse

Partisan political prosecution OPINION — Our First President George Washington advised that America should not have political parties. Washington was a very wise man. His leadership solidified the beginning of the bedrock of our Democracy. He was one of, if not our...

Southern Hospitality

Pamperins living the good life on cattle farm With sweeping views of rolling pastures framed by woodlands, the country home of Anna and Matt Pamperin was built on a 470-acre cattle farm. Anna has a love of family, European antiques, the outdoors and cooking with fresh...

Inside the Statehouse

‘Working for Alabama’ legislation is monumental OPINION — As former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Sam Rayburn once said, and I’ll paraphrase, “Any fool can kick down a barn, but it takes a good carpenter to build one.” In our political landscape today,...

Alter Call | June 20, 2024

Men Jesus can count on OPINION — Recently a pastor invited me to participate in a remarkable experience in his church on the outskirts of Opelika. Craig Lee is the pastor of the church which for decades was known as Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. Having...
The Phone Call

The Phone Call

By SEAN DIETRICH The call came late afternoon. “May I speak to Sean?” said the child’s voice. Speaking, I said. “Is this a bad time, Mister Sean?”...

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How Blessed Are You?

How Blessed Are You?

By WALTER ALBRITTON RELIGION — A friend asked me if I had travel plans for the summer. I laughed and said, “Yes, I’m planning to drive over to...

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The Phone Call

Opry Kid

By SEAN DIETRICH The phone rang. My wife and I were in the kitchen, cooking an elaborate gourmet dinner. I was chopping garlic. My wife was sauteing...

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Words for the Wilderness: Part Two

Words for the Wilderness

By BRUCE GREEN RELIGION —  (This is part one of a two-part look at Jesus’ temptations in the wilderness.) The backdrop for understanding the...

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