by The Observer Staff | Nov 22, 2017 | Column
By Sean Dietrich Monroeville, Alabama—this is your all-American town. Walk the square and take a trip backward on the timeline. Drive around town. You’ll see barbecue joints, a Piggly Wiggly, a Sonic, a world-famous courthouse. And you might see Kenny. Kenny is...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 22, 2017 | Column, Steve Flowers
The big question in the Senate race is will allegations against Roy Moore and his purported propensities forty-years ago cause him to lose. We will soon see. The election is less than three weeks away. The book on Moore is easy to read. The polls have consistently...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 22, 2017 | Column
By Hardy Jackson Every once in a while I need a dose of sleaze. Not a big dose. Just a little to remind me that there is another side of life and in it are experiences which, taken prudently, can enhance your understanding of the human condition. Besides, sleaze is...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 22, 2017 | Ann Cipperly, Column
By Ann Cipperly With a cool nip in the air, Thanksgiving morning at our house starts early. The turkey is unwrapped and placed in a large roasting pan, as the oven preheats. After a coating of butter and seasonings, the bird is placed in the hot oven. A parade of...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 22, 2017 | Sports
By Morgan Bryce Staff Reporter Birmingham or bust is the mission of first-year Beauregard High School basketball coach Carson Grier. “We’re going to take care of one thing at a time, checking off our list of things we want to accomplish: we want to win the area, win...