Labeling is wrong

Like most folks, I kept an eye on the events in Ferguson, Mo., over the last few weeks. At times, it was hard to watch but hard not to watch, too. It’s also hard not to stereotype when the media primarily focuses on the instigators of chaos as opposed to those trying...

Merry Christmas to all

I stood around and let Christmas catch up with me. Goodness. I could dig out an old Christmas column and it would be just as well; but, what the heck, I enjoy just remembering… I lived in the old house, the one I was born in, ‘til I was 9. We got electricity...

Opelika basketball continues to dominate Auburn

By D. Mark Mitchell Sports Columnist   Opelika High girls and boys basketball teams swept AHS at the OHS Sports Arena last Friday night.. Girls Coach Devin Booth’s Lady Bulldog basketball team defeated Auburn High, 55-46. This is the 14th straight win over the...

OHS student named ASFF ambassador

By Fred Woods Editor Will McKee, a junior at Opelika High School, has recently been selected to be an Alabama Sports Festival Foundation Student Ambassador for 2014-2015. Will was chosen by an OHS selection committee. He is the son of Ginger and Mike McKee of Opelika....