Column Articles

Kids talk about God | What can we learn from the crucified body of Jesus?

OPINION —“If someone poked me with a spear, I’d be mad,” says Jake, 8. “Jesus just let them do it. That’s amazing.”Jake is right. What happened to Jesus’ body after he died on the cross reveals not just his suffering, but the depth of his love and the truth of who he...

On the Mark | Bulldog spirit shines this summer

OPINION — The Opelika High School football team officially kicked off summer workouts on Monday, June 1, signaling the beginning of another highly anticipated season for Bulldog football. Head coach Jonathan Chandler joined the “On the Mark” radio show earlier in the...

Making the Grade | Social Bar & Grill

OPINION — Are you an extrovert or an introvert? According to Google AI, “personality test data show a roughly even divide in the U.S. population with studies indicating about 51% of Americans are introverts, and 49% are extroverts. However, when specifically asked to...

Sean of the South | Thank God for Baseball

OPINION —The sun is lowering over the trees on the horizon, and the sky is lit orange here in Birmingham. The world is filled with daylight. The birds are chattering.Opening day of Major League baseball is here. Hallelujah. Tonight, the Atlanta Braves will face off...