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Alter Call | Aug. 15, 2024

The Key to finishing Strong OPINION — I grew up in the church. Mama said I pitched a fit when she left me in the nursery. In church I met many fine teachers and youth leaders. I met the girl who would become my wife, and other boys and girls who became good friends. I...

A Taste of Grace | Aug. 15, 2024

I have a job for you OPINION — Isaiah’s ministry ended somewhere around the time of Hezekiah’s death in 687 BC. Sixty years later, Jeremiah was called to his ministry in the 13th year of Josiah’s reign (Jeremiah 627 BC/1:2). It would span the final five kings of Judah...

Inside the statehouse | Aug. 15, 2024

Wes Allen: A worthy and unique secretary of state OPINION — Wes Allen is doing a very good job in his first term as Alabama’s 54th secretary of state.When he ran for this office, I said he was by far the best qualified person for this important post. This...

Sean of the South | Aug. 8, 2024

Josh the Greeter OPINION — “WAHOO! WELCOME TO THE WAHOOS STADIUM!” That’s what he’d always say.Josh Parr’s wheelchair sat parked at the top of the stairs where he greeted all ticket holders with a high-five and a corny joke. He was the first person you saw when you...
Opry Kid

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

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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Give a Friend a Hug

Give a Friend a Hug

OPINION — As early childhood teachers we try to celebrate each day with our classroom of young children.  Wednesday, April 26, is celebrated as “Hug...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Alabama Political Leaders under 45 OPINION — It may appear to you and most casual observers of Alabama politics that our Alabama elected officials...

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Opelika Completes Busy Week

Opelika Completes Busy Week

OPELIKA — Opelika High School’s tennis, soccer, track & field, golf and baseball teams were all in action over the course of a busy week for the...

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