Opinions Articles

Getting our feet wet

Moses was dead, the Jordan was at flood stage (Joshua 3:15) and the men of Israel needed to be circumcised (leaving them vulnerable to attack—Joshua 5). It was not a good time for Israel to invade the land of Canaan, right? It would be prudent to postpone such plans...

Frank Reagan

Mr. Frank Reagan, 72, passed away at Bethany House in Auburn on April 30, 2020. Graveside services were held at Garden Hills Cemetery on May 3, 2020 at 2 p.m.  Pastor Johnnie Nelms  officiated. Mr. Reagan was born on Oct. 14, 1947 in Overton County,...

Miriam Carroll

Mrs. Miriam Carroll, 59, passed away at her home on  May 5, 2020. Mrs. Carroll was born in Opelika, Alabama on May 29, 1960. She was a devoted wife, mother, and Maw Maw. She was loved by many, and made an impact on everyone she met. She was a God fearing woman,...

James Thomas Roberts, Jr.

James Thomas Roberts, Jr. of Opelika was born to the late James Thomas and Adele Elliott Roberts on Feb. 12, 1939 and passed away at his home on May 1, 2020. He was 81 years old. He loved to fish and most importantly he loved taking care of his family. He was preceded...

Letter to the Editor

John Archibald of the Birmingham News in his Sunday, October 23, 2011 column entitled “Alabama corruption comes in many forms” conveniently omitted...

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