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Runoffs set for new 2nd district congressional race

OPINION — The most interesting and paramount race on the ballot in the March 5th primaries was the one for the new open 2nd Congressional District.This gerrymandered new district was created by the Federal Courts to implement a new Democratic/Black District in the...
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Since 1980, my second home: Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

Publisher's Note: Observer columnist Greg Markley was tragically killed in a car accident while vacationing in Nevada this past weekend. He loved to travel and never met a stranger. It seems somewhat fitting that this particular column was the last one submitted, as...
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Kathy Miller Lowe has love of painting, home arts

BY ANN CIPPERLY OPINION — While Kathy Miller Lowe has a love of painting, she also enjoys the home arts, including cooking, decorating, gardening and floral arrangements. Her art includes anything for creating a comfortable home with attractive table settings and...
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Pound Cake Day

BY SEAN DIETRICH OPINION — You might not know this, but a few days ago was a national holiday. A day when our nation traditionally puts aside our differences, stands together in solidarity and brotherhood, from sea to oil-slicked sea, and we celebrate our most...
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Anxiety and Faith: Part Two

Anxiety and Faith: Part Two

Nov 16, 2022

RELIGION — Anxiety is a serious issue in our world today. In this five-part series we’re exploring this problem as well as the difference faith in...

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Making the Grade: Vintage 2298

Making the Grade: Vintage 2298

Nov 16, 2022

On Nov. 5, 2005, I married Mike Wallace, the best man I have ever known. At the time, Mike was 46, and I was almost 43. So long before our wedding...

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Marigold and Cadillac

Marigold and Cadillac

Nov 16, 2022

Times are tough. There’s no denying it. Suffering isn’t hard to find, and if you dwell on it for more than a minute or two it can be hard to see the...

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For the Love of Cornbread

For the Love of Cornbread

Nov 16, 2022

I don’t engage in controversy. But sometimes I have to. And this is one of those have-to moments.  Namely, because I feel it’s my duty as a...

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OHS Basketball Starts Slow

OHS Basketball Starts Slow

Nov 16, 2022

OPELIKA — The Opelika High School Lady Bulldog basketball team has had a tough start to its season, losing each of its first four contests. OHS lost...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Nov 16, 2022

Bonner Inaugurated at South Alabama OPINION — Jo Bonner was officially sworn in as the fourth president of the University of South Alabama on Sept....

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