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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: One woman’s experience getting a STAR ID

OPINION — I am contacting you to share my recent experience with being denied a STAR ID.I hope this information may help other married women who find themselves in a similar situation.My husband and I married in 1985. As soon as we received our certified marriage...
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Letter to the editor

OPINION — Six years after Aniah Blanchard was murdered, the the jury found Ibraheem Yazeed guilty of felony murder and one count for murdering Aniah Blanchard. The jury acquitted Yazeed of capital murder, thus negating the death penalty. State statutes indicate he...
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Letter to editor

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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Op-Ed | June 20, 2024

Op-Ed | June 20, 2024

Jun 20, 2024

Albert Patterson: A Man for All Seasons BY JAMES PATTERSON OPINION — Seventy years ago, Phenix City lawyer and Democratic candidate for Attorney...

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Guest column

Guest column

Jun 14, 2024

The most popular veterans benefits do not expire BY PAUL R. LAWRENCE OPINION — While some people may think that the veterans benefits they have...

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Guest column

Letter to the Editor:

May 23, 2024

Auburn Council not representative of population, but there’s hope BY LATICIA T. SMITH OPINION — As I sit considering the recent run-off election of...

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