Ann Cipperly Articles

Jeanette Torbert Prepares Traditional Thanksgiving At Her Country Home

In a country setting surrounded by cotton fields, Jeanette Torbert begins preparing traditional Thanksgiving dishes ahead for her family. While family members will bring dishes, Jeanette prepares most of the meal, and being 89 years of age has not slowed down her love...

Remembering an American Hero on Veterans Day

By ANN CIPPERLY Since Veterans Day officially became a holiday in 1954, Nov. 11 has been a day to honor our servicemen and women. While Lee County has many heroes who are serving and have served our country, one of our most honored has been Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G....

Kitchen Queens Prepare Best Dishes for Fall Harvest Dinner

By ANN CIPPERLY On a recent evening at sunset in White Oaks, members of the Kitchen Queens began arriving at the home of Kay Yeager for a Fall Harvest Dinner. Yeager provided two different flavored pork tenderloins for the menu, while members prepared their best fall...

Tailgate Ladies Create Food Themes for Each Auburn Football Game

By ANN CIPPERLY For almost 30 years, the Tailgate Ladies have been gathering together on the Plains prior to Auburn football games to share their favorite dishes. Over the years, they have created themes for each game. Alice Bell, Julie Waugh, Anne Lee, Donna...