by The Observer Staff | Nov 30, 2012 | Politics
by Greg Markley Political Writer Another nationally-known business appears headed to the Tiger Town area after the Opelika Planning Commission on Tuesday granted its approval for construction of a Steak ‘n Shake on Interstate Drive, close to Waffle House. Based...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 23, 2012 | Column
The image is one placed in our minds through books, TV shows, and movie scenes. The lid is lifted from a gaily wrapped Christmas package, and an adorable puppy pops her head out of the box. Every Christmas, many folks set out to copy this scenario, but the truth is,...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 23, 2012 | Column
Nell died. First cousin. Uncle Kent’s fourth child (of seven), the older of two daughters. The red head.She was four years older than me, four grades. Rarified air to me. Yet, she always treated me almost like an equal. When we’d be picking cotton, I loved to hear her...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 23, 2012 | Column
Americans love the tradition of rushing to Grandmother’s to enjoy a Thanksgiving holiday feast with all the family. This is when you are reminded of how thankful you are or should be. Whether your Thanksgiving plans call for a Norman Rockwell Thanksgiving at...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 23, 2012 | Column
The Nov. 17 issue of Science News contained a lengthy article on worldwide weather conditions, pointing out areas where extremes in weather have occurred and continue to occur beginning in 2011. The prevailing consensus is that global warming is responsible, but can...