by The Observer Staff | Apr 26, 2013 | Education
by Donna Williamson Opelika Observer The Opelika City Board of Education approved the revised policy for graduation requirements during Tuesday afternoon’s monthly meeting. A minimum of 26 credits in grades nine through twelve must be satisfactorily completed...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 26, 2013 | Editorial Board, Opinions
You know what a hero looks like? Look for Bennie Adkins. He’s one of them, certified by the President of the United States. That luminary awarded then Sergeant First Class, now Command Sergeant Major (retired) Adkins the Distinguished Service Cross, the U.S. Army’s...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 26, 2013 | Column
During the early 1940s, while growing up in Evergreen, deep in the heart of the Piney Woods section, due south from the Black Belt and west from the Wire Grass section, our hot media included newspapers, radio and the movies. We listened to the radio while getting...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 26, 2013 | Column
This past Monday was Earth Day. Who knew? Now I’m no long haired, barefooted, tree-hugging hippie, but I do love our planet. In fact, I love it so much that I’ve decided to buy a house here. The good Lord created a mighty fine masterpiece, and we have done a mighty...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 26, 2013 | Column
If you found a baby crow that had fallen from its nest, would you be breaking the law if you picked it up, secured it, and cared for it until it was old enough to fly? Yes, according to federal wildlife authorities. If you stomped and killed the baby crow, would you...