by The Observer Staff | Apr 13, 2016 | Column
Much has been written about kudzu, an invasive plant imported from China in 1876 as a cover plant to reduce erosion on exposed sites. As a child in Tennessee, my uncle paid me to plant kudzu sprigs on an eroded site. Within three years the kudzu had completely covered...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 13, 2016 | Column
I got tickled watching a comedian on YouTube the other day. In the video, he talked about how we respond to our doorbell ringing now as opposed to how we did so 30 years ago. Back then, we were excited to hear it ring. We were thrilled to have “company.” Up in my...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 13, 2016 | Column, Steve Flowers
There appears to be very little interest in promoting an effort to impeach Governor Robert Bentley. With very few legislative days left in the session, legislators have a myriad of problems to deal with, not the least of which are the budgets, especially the General...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 7, 2016 | Community
Special to the Opelika Observer Residents of the Opelika-Auburn area and Highway 280 travelers will soon be able to emjoy Guthrie’s fresh, hot, fast chicken fingers more convienently than ever thanks to a new Guthrie’s location. The popular chicken finger franchise...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 6, 2016 | Community, Slider
Guy Gunter reflects on 41 years of service to Opelika By Anna-Claire Terry Staff Reporter Before City Attorney Guy Gunter began law school, his original plan was to become a dentist. Because of eyesight issues, a decades-long law career began and Opelika gained an...
