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Ann Cipperly Articles
A Part of Opelika’s History: The Renfro House
By Ann CipperlyFor The Observer OPELIKA — Standing stately as a reminder of early history in Opelika and East Alabama, the Renfro House has survived...
Eddie Smith Shares Thoughts On Being A Father, Grandfather
By Ann Cipperly As Father’s Day approaches, Eddie Smith gives his thoughts on being a father and grandfather. While he has dealt with health...
Enliven Summer Meals with a Variety of Seafood Dishes
By Ann Cipperly June has always been one of my favorite months. Growing up in Opelika, June was a time to pick blackberries and plums on dusty...
Winners Announced In 47th Annual Heritage Cooking Contest
By Ann Cipperly On a recent sunny afternoon at the Mount Olive Primitive Baptist Church on Society Hill Road, participants in the 47th annual...
Plan Variety Of Delectable Meals Over Memorial Day Weekend
By Ann Cipperly Whether you are heading to the lake or relaxing at home this Memorial Day weekend, plan to serve plenty of scrumptious meals and icy...
Offer Hospitality With Easy, Make-Ahead Dishes
By Ann Cipperly After being home most of two years, we have missed celebrating special occasions, having houseguests and just getting together to...
Ogrows Open Air Farmers Market Returns May 17
By Ann Cipperly Garden fresh vegetables and fruits along with homemade baked goods, jams, honey and other items are available Tuesday afternoons at...
Micah Melnick Shares Thoughts On Motherhood for All Moms
By Ann Cipperly As Mother’s Day approaches, Micah Melnick, founder and executive director of BigHouse, gives her thoughts on motherhood, whether...