BY SEAN DIETRICH They called us the TV generation. Because that was pretty much all we had. No smartphones. No computers. No internets. We had a...
My Generation
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Column Articles
Elvis and Me: Reminders of ‘The King’ Still Pop Up
OPINION — In June 1977, superstar Elvis Presley was set to perform at the Providence Civic Center in Rhode Island. Tickets sold out quick —...
Inside the Statehouse
Alabama: A Big Front Porch OPINION — This is the final version of a three-week series of stories that illustrate that Alabama is a Big Front Porch....
September Rolls Out Special Days
Labor Day is this upcoming Monday, Sept. 5. As a child, I remember that we didn't start the school year until after Labor Day due to no air...
Plan Plenty of Scrumptious Food for Labor Day Weekend
BY ANN CIPPERLY Labor Day traditionally signals the end of summer, and for our area, it is also the beginning of an exciting football season with...
OHS XC in Action
OPELIKA — The OHS and OMS cross country teams ran in the "Smiths Station Stages" last Saturday in Smiths Station. Opelika's individual results are...
I Hope
By SEAN DIETRICH I hope you have a good day. The entire day. Start to finish. Not the Best Day Ever. No, that’s too much excitement crammed into 24...
My Mother’s Hands
By WENDY HODGE The very first memory I have is of my mother’s hands on my forehead. Her cool fingers, long and thin, were pressed to my skin to...
Carol Duncan Assembles Family Cookbook With Memories, Recipes
By Ann Cipperly After years of wonderful family gatherings with tables covered in delicious dishes, Carol Duncan decided to preserve the cherished...