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Op-Ed: What the 2026 legislative session means for everyday Alabamians

BY ALI RAUCHPRESIDENT AND CEO, OPELIKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPINION —For the first time this year, the Auburn Chamber, East Alabama Chamber and Opelika Chamber came together to publish a shared public policy agenda. It was simply a reflection of what we were hearing...
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Anchored in Truth | Not defined by yesterday

OPINION —  Philippians 3:13 — “Forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead…” There are some things in life we wish we could forget. Words we said. Choices we made. Moments we wish we could take back. Even after...
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Kids Talk About God | How can Christians be unified?

OPINION — “If Christians were on a basketball team, they’d have to pass the ball instead of hog it,” said Ethan, age 10. “Jesus would probably be the coach and the MVP.” That’s a great way to start thinking about unity. Jesus prayed in John 17 that His followers would...
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OPINION — Send in the Marine

OPINION — It is often said that nothing is harder or more important than being a parent. As the mother of four young children, this is not a mere cliché but a daily reality in our indescribably chaotic, but blessed household. In this season, it is my job to wade...
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Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

Sep 20, 2024

Low wage work not just bad for employees — it hurts customers, too OPINION — When companies cut corners on wages and safety, executives cash in...

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Letter to the Editor “It just don’t seem like the American way”

Letter to the Editor

Sep 12, 2024

Sept. 11 and Donald Trump OPINION — One year after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, author and editor Hugh...

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Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

Sep 12, 2024

Dear Editor, I am writing to call upon the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigations, the Opelika Police Department and the...

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Letter to the Editor

Letter to the editor

Jul 18, 2024

“That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse.”Ponder it.What a beautiful promise that is! That a grand story is taking place all...

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Time to stop the insanity

Time to stop the insanity

Jul 11, 2024

OPINION — "Free Markets" would solve this quagmire regarding "legal" medical Cannabis. The Alabama Legislature had an opportunity in the 2024...

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Letter to the Editor “It just don’t seem like the American way”

Letter to editor

Jul 4, 2024

Reader urges: Vote for democracy July 4th, 1776: Some say that is the greatest day in American history. I might not necessarily agree, but I think...

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Op-ed | June 27, 2024

Op-ed | June 27, 2024

Jun 27, 2024

The miracle of Alabama’s Helen Keller BY JAMES PATTERSON OPINION — The anniversary of Helen Keller’s birthday is June 27. Born in Tuscumbia, Keller...

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