By Ann CipperlyFor The Observer OPELIKA — Standing stately as a reminder of early history in Opelika and East Alabama, the Renfro House has survived...
A Part of Opelika’s History: The Renfro House
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Column Articles
Eddie Smith Shares Thoughts On Being A Father, Grandfather
By Ann Cipperly As Father’s Day approaches, Eddie Smith gives his thoughts on being a father and grandfather. While he has dealt with health...
Making the Grade: Beyond the Wok
By STACEY PATTON WALLACE Last week, I polled some of my female relatives and friends to prove a theory I have. I asked them the following question:...
Belonging Matters
By WALTER ALBRITTON RELIGION— Three of my siblings were born in a hospital. My sister Neva and I were born at home, a humble home in the country 12...
Some Thoughts on Fathers
By BRUCE GREEN Teaching Minister at 10th Street Church of Christin Opelika RELIGION— Most of us know (with or without a little prompting) that the...
On Title IX
ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA — There is not much to report in the Opelika Athletic Department. Athletic teams at Opelika High School are...
Welcome Summer 2022 To Lee County
By Beth Pinyerd Welcome Summer 2022! Our community is thriving as we embark back on many of our community traditions and activities. Our churches...
Inside the Statehouse
Katie Britt Favored to Capture Senate Seat By Steve Flowers OPINION — Katie Britt is headed to a likely victory to fill our U.S. Senate seat in next...
50 Years On, Wallace Shooting Brings Discussions
By GREG MARKLEY OPINION — By spring 1972, the assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Sen. Robert Kennedy were four years in the past....