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...
For the Love of Cornbread
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Column Articles
OHS Basketball Starts Slow
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...
Faith, Family, Friends Are My Favorite Things
I love the song “My Favorite Things,” composed by Richard Rodgers. “Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, Bright copper kettles and warm...
Inside the Statehouse
Bonner Inaugurated at South Alabama OPINION — Jo Bonner was officially sworn in as the fourth president of the University of South Alabama on Sept....
NYU Professor Fired for Being “Too Hard” on Students — Who Was to Blame?
OPINION — In May 2005, as we were finishing student teaching for a master’s degree in education at AUM, a Nigerian classmate said he might not be...
Among Us
By SEAN DIETRICH It was late. Her name was Lacy. She jumped out of her car and walked into work, wearing her food-service uniform. Visor on her...
Voters Are Heroes
By PHIL WILLIAMS OPINION — In my study at home there are a number of memorials to my family’s service. There are three rifles hanging on the wall....
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...
OHS XC Goes to State
OPELIKA — Opelika High School’s cross country team participated in the 7A State Cross Country Meet last weekend at Jessie Owen Park in Oakville,...