A night of firsts

As I type the words to this article on my laptop, I am visually reminded of what happened in our home last night. In my 42 years on this earth, last night was one of the oddest, yet one of the most memorable, nights I’ve ever had. It was a night of firsts, to say the...

The best commercials

People gripe about commercials. I do, too. But the practical side of me knows that they are what makes the wagon go, the wheels turn, the shows come on. I consider myself something of a connoisseur of commercials. I recognize greatness in some of them.  Let’s take...

Library approves additions to Internet policy

By Alison James Associate Editor Although the open meeting was billed as a chance for the community to “give input as we discuss and develop comprehensive policy plans for Internet usage at Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial library,” no community members were in attendance...

Dawgs stomp BRHS Wildcats

By D. Mark Mitchell Sports CROSS COUNTRY Boys: The Opelika High Cross Country team literally ran away from the field in the “Mobile Challenge of Champions,” winning the meet by a 50-point margin over second place Baker High School.This event was the 22nd annual meet...