OPINION —Opelika High School’s girls and boys basketball teams turned in a strong week of action, collecting area wins and setting up a rivalry...
On the Mark | Busy week highlights Opelika sports
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Overdue apologies blocked by pride
In my reading, a phrase grabbed my attention: “Overdue apologies blocked by pride.” I thought, “Yes, I have been there.” I reckon most people have...
Southern Hospitality | Enhance meals with a batch of homemade muffins
OPINION —When the house is filled with the aroma of bread baking in the oven, it gives everyone in the family a lift. While yeast breads are...
Sean of the South | Providence
OPINION —The old timers in my childhood used a word I never understood. The word was “Providence.” The old timers couldn’t give me an exact...
Because I’m too old for bad children’s theatre
BY CLIFF MCCOLLUM FOR THE OBSERVER OPINION — I received a delightful Christmas gift a few weeks ago: sheet music from The Little Mermaid with...
The Krispy Kreme Chronicles: Lyrical warfare and the glazed bounty
BY CLIFF MCCOLLUMFOR THE OBSERVER OPINION — Admittedly, I may still be a bit confused about what exactly happened last Saturday night in front of...
Altar Call | The weaker I am, the stronger I become
OPINIONOne of the strangest statements in Paul’s letters is found in 2 Corinthians 12:9 where he comments about his weaknesses. He says he is so...
On the Mark | OHS Bulldogs finding their stride
OPINION — As area play approaches, Opelika’s basketball programs are finding momentum at the right time, with the Lady Bulldogs surging and the boys...
Making the Grade | On the road to IHOP
OPINION —If you are reading this column, I hope that you had a very merry Christmas and will have a healthy, happy New Year.As always, Mike and I...