By Ann CipperlyOpelika Observer Two years ago on Aug. 16, Nancy Parker Boyd was living her life dream as an award winning news anchor for Fox 8 television station in New Orleans for over two decades. On this typical hot afternoon in the city, Nancy was interviewing a...

By Ann Cipperly After serving as principal at two Opelika City Schools, Laura Hartley retired in 2017 and has been enjoying gardening with her husband Marrell at a farm where her grandparents and parents farmed. Laura also enjoys making fruit jams, canning and...

By Ann Cipperly At her home on Fourth Avenue in Opelika, Jane Haynie is surrounded by family photos and mementos as she talks about the small cookbook she assembled a few years ago for her family. “Kitchen Keepsakes from Jane Haynie” turned out to be popular with...

By Ann Cipperly Low country or lowcountry boil is an easy way to offer hospitality during summer and fall months following football games. You don’t need fancy dishes as the boil is generally spread out on paper across the table, or it can be served on large platters....