Ann Cipperly
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Ann Cipperly is an award winning journalist whose career includes being a lifestyle and food editor, feature writer, columnist and photographer for newspapers and magazines
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BY MATT ALBRITTON OPINION — How many times have you joined others in singing the great hymn, “Standing on the Promises?” How many times have you been comforted by its words? My favorite verse is verse two. Standing on the promises that cannot...
BY ANN CIPPERLY OPINION — Slow cooked barbecue, homemade desserts and handcrafted quilted items will be featured at the annual Trinity Church Barbecue, Bake Sale and Craft Fair Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Over 2,000 chicken halves...
BY STEVE ALBRITTON BY STEVE ALBRITTONOPINION — Thirty years ago this week, I had my good friend and two-time BASSMASTER Classic champion Hank Parker speak at Trinity Methodist Church in Opelika. My father, Walter M. Albritton Jr. had been the...
OPINION — BY TIM ALBRITTON Allow me to give you, the readers, a brief introduction. I’m Tim Albritton, Walter Albritton’s son. Mom and Dad had five sons; I was number four. Dad has experienced some health issues over the past month or so, which has...
BY ANN CIPPERLY OPINION — As dawn breaks on Easter morning, sunrise services are held throughout East Alabama to herald in a glorious day of church services and celebrations. Plan to observe the good news of Easter as the main focus for the day....
OPINION — The world in which we live is broken because of conflict and disagreement. It was no different in the first century when Jesus walked the Earth and encouraged his disciples to be peacemakers. Surely the living Christ wants his people to...
OPINION — The Apostle Paul was wise. In his first letter to his friends in Thessalonica, he praises them for having followed his advice. In an earlier visit he had instructed them about how to live to please God. Having heard they were doing that,...
BY ANN CIPPERLY With a love of cooking, Lyndal Curry enjoys presenting cooking classes to nonprofit organizations, her Bible study and friends. Lyndal has gathered a collection of recipes from the many places she and her husband, Tim, have lived,...
OPINION — Older music lovers will remember when the songs of Peter, Paul and Mary were popular. Three of my New Testament heroes are Peter, Paul and Lydia. Men like Peter and Paul were major players in church history but women, like Lydia, have...
OPINION —My seminary training for ministry was equally divided between Vanderbilt University and Emory University. When the Methodist General Conference in 1972 terminated the work I was doing for the Methodist Publishing House, I was offered a...
The author of four children’s books, Kay Whaley enjoys cooking and having family gather at their Auburn home for special occasions. Kay’s husband, Mark, also has a love of cooking that he learned from his father. They are sharing favorite recipes...
OPINION — I grew up realizing that we all live in a world of tribulation. My pastors reminded me that Jesus had assured us life would not be easy when he said, “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world...
I am writing this on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. This day is the first anniversary of the death of my son, John Mark Albritton. He was 65. Since last words are important, I wish I could remember Mark’s last words to me. I cannot because on the day he...
BY ANN CIPPERLY On Valentine’s Day this year, treat your family to one of their favorite meals and serve a scrumptious, homemade dessert. Whether it is a special cake, brownies or cheesecake, homemade desserts prepared with loving hands are a sweet...
OPINION — “There is a certain way,” Milton says, “through weakness to the highest strength.” For four years I have struggled with my weakness, sometimes resenting it, always searching for the “strength” to endure it. When Milton says “the Apostle...
OPIINION —In the Bible Satan has many names. He is the Accuser, the Enemy, the Tempter, the Father of Lies, the Serpent, the Deceiver, the god of this world. Jesus called Satan “Beelzebub, the prince of demons.” At other times Jesus called him the...
BY ANN CIPPERLY OPINION —With Mardi Gras being held this year on Feb. 17, celebrate with Creole and Cajun inspired dishes for a festive dinner at home during the season. The zesty flavors will liven up mealtime on a cold winter’s evening. Cap the...
OPIINION — Ben Franklin said, “Nothing is certain but death and taxes.” He could have added a third certainty: “The rains and the winds will come.” Long before Franklin’s time, Jesus reminded us that the foundation you build your life upon...
In my reading, a phrase grabbed my attention: “Overdue apologies blocked by pride.” I thought, “Yes, I have been there.” I reckon most people have been there. And I continue to be embarrassed by the way pride has often overcome me. Pride exerts a...
OPINION —When the house is filled with the aroma of bread baking in the oven, it gives everyone in the family a lift. While yeast breads are delectable, muffins are also popular and the easiest of breads to prepare. Whether they are sweet or...