The end is nigh, or not

I started writing this on  October 6. Don’t know why. If it happened on October 7, like they said it would then there wouldn’t be anyone around to read it. Or publish it. Then, on October 7, I waited. All day. And into the night. It didn’t happen. What was “it”? Why...

Bottled water: the good and bad

Thirty some-odd years ago, the Auburn city water began having an earthy smell and taste. The city commissioned some Auburn University specialists to investigate the cause. They determined the cause to be a chemical, geosmin, in Lake Ogletree. Geosmin is produced by...

10-30 Obituaries

Terry W. Studstill Terry W. Studstill, 73, a long term resident of Opelika went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 24, 2015, at his home surrounded by his family.  Visitation was held 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home. ...