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Gholstons working on library events, high school theater by ANN CIPPERLY OPINION — Kate and Revel Gholston lived in various places across the country before settling in Opelika, as they found it a “warm, welcoming city.” Kate is the children’s director at Opelika...

Busy working mom shares recipes, tips for being organized

BY ANN CIPPERLY OPINION — While Victoria Benson is a busy mother, she has a love of cooking and prepares all their meals at home. She has become organized at grocery shopping and planning meals by designing themed dinners for some nights. Victoria and her husband,...

Prepare a delicious homemade Valentine’s Day meal

BY ANN CIPPERLY | FOR THE OBSERVER OPINION — On Valentine’s Day, what better way to express love and caring than gathering the family around the table for a homemade meal with a yummy dessert. Since Valentine’s Day is on a Wednesday night this year, plan ahead and...

21st Annual ‘Taste of Chocolate’ coming Jan. 23

Members of the Beta Xi Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa Teachers’ Sorority will hold their 21st Taste of Chocolate Tuesday, Jan. 23, from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall at Trinity Church on Second Avenue in Opelika. All proceeds go to scholarships. The...

Bake Special, Festive Cakes During the Christmas Season

Bake Special, Festive Cakes During the Christmas Season

Dec 7, 2022

BY ANN CIPPERLY Tall, delicious, homemade cakes are the centerpiece of many Christmas desserts that have become family traditions passed from one...

Christmas Market Bake Sale to Benefit Local Charities

Christmas Market Bake Sale to Benefit Local Charities

Nov 30, 2022

By ANN CIPPERLY Yummy cakes, cookies and candy, along with hearty soups and casseroles by the United Women in Faith, will be available at the...

Have Plenty of Good Food for Thanksgiving Weekend

Have Plenty of Good Food for Thanksgiving Weekend

Nov 22, 2022

By ANN CIPPERLY After savoring a bountiful Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends, this weekend will include numerous events, including...

Jeanette Torbert Prepares Traditional Thanksgiving At Her Country Home

Jeanette Torbert Prepares Traditional Thanksgiving At Her Country Home

Nov 16, 2022

In a country setting surrounded by cotton fields, Jeanette Torbert begins preparing traditional Thanksgiving dishes ahead for her family. While...

Remembering an American Hero on Veterans Day

Remembering an American Hero on Veterans Day

Nov 9, 2022

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...

Kitchen Queens Prepare Best Dishes for Fall Harvest Dinner

Kitchen Queens Prepare Best Dishes for Fall Harvest Dinner

Nov 2, 2022

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...

Tailgate Ladies Create Food Themes for Each Auburn Football Game

Tailgate Ladies Create Food Themes for Each Auburn Football Game

Oct 26, 2022

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...

Trudy Jackson Hung Shares Family Memories, Recipes

Trudy Jackson Hung Shares Family Memories, Recipes

Oct 19, 2022

By ANN CIPPERLY Pumpkins with orange and yellow chrysanthemums provide a warm welcome at the home of Trudy and Steve Hung. After living in a variety...

Rachel White Switches Career in National Politics to Raise Family

Rachel White Switches Career in National Politics to Raise Family

Oct 12, 2022

By ANN CIPPERLY After interesting careers in Washington, D.C., and working on a presidential campaign for Sen. Ted Cruz, Rachel and Drew White, who...

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