By Steve Flowers For nearly 100 years, one of, if not the best annual event for young Alabama high school leaders in Alabama has been the Alabama...
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Keeping an eye on Washington
“The South excelled in two things which the French deem essential to civilization: a code of manners and a native cuisine.” - John Peal Bishop This...
Gardening is a family affair
By Beth Pinyerd In the summer in Lee County, farms and gardens dot the landscape everywhere. I love to think of the intergenerational relationships...
The Unknown Soldier
By Sean Dietrich He was unknown to you. But not to me. We were friends. Sort of. Ours wasn’t a long lasting friendship, but we rode the school bus...
I was with God today
By Lucy Fuller I didn’t go to church today. I’m not good about going to church every Sunday… I never have been. But- I went outside today. I sat in...
Opelika City Schools conclude 2018-19 school year during last Friday’s graduation ceremonies
By D. Mark Mitchell Opelika City Schools officially completed the 2018-19 school year with the completion of graduation ceremonies at Bulldog...
Farm to Table|Texas Flavor, Alabama Chef Pt. 1
By Sarah West Spring showers drip through the greening canopy as the car glides lazily around the curvaceous landscaped urban lanes near East...
Sweet dreams for children
By Beth Pinyerd The hot temperatures of summer have arrived! I remember as a child when polio was prevalent, parents would make their children rest...
Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers A good many people wonder why simple, straightforward, no nonsense, good-government legislation fails to pass even though it...