OPIINION — Ben Franklin said, “Nothing is certain but death and taxes.” He could have added a third certainty: “The rains and the winds will...
Altar Call | Yes, the rains will come
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Bulldogs fall to Central
OPINION — The Opelika Bulldogs boys’ and girls’ basketball programs faced a challenging stretch of competition this week, suffering key losses...
Making the Grade | On the Road to Columbus, Georgia
OPINION — Friends are one of God’s greatest blessings, and I have been truly blessed to have Amelia and Leigh Ann as my friends for the...
Sean of the South | A day at the dog park
OPINION — My truck cab was filled with three barking dogs and one idiot. The dogs were in the backseat. The idiot was behind the wheel. “Sit...
On the Mark | Busy week highlights Opelika sports
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...
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...