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Sean of the South | May 9, 2024

A mother's love OPINION — “I am a little old woman who lives in an assisted living facility…” her email began.Her following message was about the length of “War and Peace.” She is a woman who is as sweet as Karo syrup. But—and I mean this respectfully—brevity is not...

Inside the State House | May 9, 2024

Senator/Coach Tuberville is quietly effective OPINION — As the end of 2023 was approaching, the U.S. Senate had ignored the custom to adjourn around Thanksgiving for a month-long Christmas break. Instead, they were working right up to Christmas. Alabama’s senior...

Alter Call | May 9, 2024

The sound of those crutches OPINION — Now that walking is impossible for me without the use of a walker, it helps to remember friends who endured far worse physical pain without complaining. Their example inspires me to cease whining about a minor inconvenience on my...

Studying His Word | May 9, 2024

Friends, followers and community OPINION — Do you recognize where these slogans come from?“Caring is part of our package.”“Find your family at …"Did you guess Jack’s? If so, you only get partial credit because the business’s name is actually Jack’s Family Restaurants....

Remembering John Lewis and his 1986 underdog congressional campaign

Remembering John Lewis and his 1986 underdog congressional campaign

Aug 5, 2020

By Greg MarkleyFor the Opelika Observer The recent somber events for civil rights icon John Lewis, an Alabama native, refreshed my memory of another...

Five more tips for 2020 candidates, from a veteran political writer

Five more tips for 2020 candidates, from a veteran political writer

Jul 30, 2020

By Greg Markley G.W. Plunkitt of Tammany Hall in the early 20th century knew what worked in...

Alabama Bucket List: Rickwood Caverns

Alabama Bucket List: Rickwood Caverns

Jul 29, 2020

By Bradley Robertson This adventure is a bucket list check-off that I will never forget, a day trip, just for me and my good boy Shep. It has been...

Speak Softly and Smile

Jul 29, 2020

By Wendy Hodge Last night was one of those nights that happen every once in a while… the kind of night where you turn over a hundred times and...

Elijah: Uncertainty

Jul 29, 2020

By Bruce Green It would be hard to find a more seasoned soldier than Elijah. He had seen it all. He stood against the rampant...

We’ve got ourselves a new citizen

Jul 29, 2020

By Hardy Jackson With all the discussion about illegal immigration, we often lose sight of the fact that every year the population of the United...

Cannon Gate neighborhood shares favorite recipes from outdoor events

Cannon Gate neighborhood shares favorite recipes from outdoor events

Jul 29, 2020

By Ann Cipperly Although the coronavirus has limited activities, the Cannon Gate neighborhood in Opelika has enjoyed outdoor events to stay...

How to ride out a storm

How to ride out a storm

Jul 28, 2020

By Hardy Jackson I remember it well. Sunday morning. May 9, 2015. Woke early as is my custom, fired up my computer, and checked weather.com to see...

STORIES

STORIES

Jul 28, 2020

By Sean Dietrich Dear Malcolm, I received your handwritten letter in the mail yesterday. It was written so incredibly well. And I wanted to take a...

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