By Lucy Fuller This is going to be difficult to write so please bear with me. I apologize in advance for the rambling as I have a wide array of...
Column Articles
Opelika’s state title hopes dashed by Saraland; finishes season with 7-5 record
By D. Mark Mitchell Opelika High School’s 2018 football season ended Friday night with a 24-19 loss to Saraland in the quarterfinal round of the 6A...
Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers A few last thoughts and observations on our Nov. 6 general elections in Alabama. Our new 55th Governor looked and sounded more like...
Watching the Game with Daddy
By Hardy Jackson The Auburn-Alabama game was, is and will continue to be. This week, we are heading down to Grove Hill to eat more than we should of...
THANKS
By Sean Dietrich Dear God, It’s me again. Actually, I don’t know what you want me to call you. For all I know, you might prefer to be called...
My Thankful Shoes
By Wendy Hodge The leaves have changed, and we are knee deep in an Alabama bipolar episode. One day it’s jacket, gloves and scarf weather, and the...
Opelika handles Bessemer City, will face Saraland Friday in quarterfinals of 6A Playoffs
By D. Mark Mitchell Opelika High School (7- 4) defeated Bessemer City (7-5) 42-26 last Friday in the second round of the AHSAA State 6A football...
Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers The only sport that Alabamians enjoy more than Alabama politics is college football. We especially love the Alabama vs. Auburn...
Christmas lights in a college town
By Hardy Jackson Wasn’t even Thanksgiving and Christmas lights were up. In general, I’m against this. I come from a tradition where Christmas...