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A Taste of Grace | Oct. 10, 2024

Gloriously More OPINION — When Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine were engaged in 1796, he gave her a ring composed of two tear shaped stones — a diamond and a blue sapphire set in opposite directions on a slim gold band. Each stone weighs slightly less than a carat....
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Alter Call

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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Community Worth Cultivating

Community Worth Cultivating

Jun 28, 2023

OPINION — Having hosted our local community podcast here at The Observer, The Lee County Listener, over the last eight months, I’ve had many...

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Knowing The Lord

Knowing The Lord

Jun 28, 2023

RELIGION —  “Covenant” is a word that doesn’t seem to be used very often in speaking about our relationship with the Lord. That is unfortunate...

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A Compliment I Did Not Deserve

A Compliment I Did Not Deserve

Jun 28, 2023

RELIGION — A phone call at night woke me. “Would you like for me to drive you over to Seth’s home?” It was Amy, my son Steve’s wife, calling. “Why?”...

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A Fight Worth Fighting 

A Fight Worth Fighting 

Jun 28, 2023

OPINION  — A few months ago, I saw on the news where a biological male MMA fighter began identifying as a woman and started fighting...

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July 4th Comes Rolling In

July 4th Comes Rolling In

Jun 28, 2023

It is so hard to believe that June, with its many summer activities, is coming to a close. But soon we will dive into July fun! I do want to mention...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Jun 28, 2023

Friends and Neighbors Politics OPINION — Last week I discussed young State Auditor Andrew Sorrell.  Recently, when I had him on my Montgomery...

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