The First “Working for Alabama” Czar OPINION — During the last session of the legislature, Gov. Kay Ivey, Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter,...
Column Articles
On the Mark | Dec. 19, 2024
OHS wrestlers compete in Suede Umbach Invitational OPINION — The OHS boys Wrestling team particiapated in the 20th “Suede Umbach Invitational” last...
Southern Hospitality | Dec. 19, 2024
Litkenhous family shares traditions, recipes for Christmas BY ANN CIPPERLY FOR THE OBSERVER Wreaths hung with red ribbons and flickering gas...
Classroom Observer | Dec. 19, 2024
Embracing the Christmas Spirit OPINION — As one walks the streets of Opelika, Auburn and Lee County, it truly takes your breath away on how...
Sean of the South | Dec. 19, 2024
Questions OPINION — I receive a lot of questions. They come in the form of emails, private messages, subpoenas, etc. I cannot answer them all, but I...
An Alter Call
The challenge of the unexpected OPINIONGenealogy mattered to Matthew. So he began his gospel by tracing Jesus’ ancestors from Abraham to Joseph,...
A Taste of Grace | Dec. 19, 2024
A Thrill of Hope OPINION — It’s one of those old Hallmark commercials — the kind that were two minutes plus and shown only during Hallmark Hall of...
Inside the Statehouse | Dec. 12, 2024
The Bright Star — an Alabama institution OPINION — By far the most legendary restaurant in Alabama is The Bright Star in Bessemer. The famous...
Sean of the South | Dec. 12, 2024
Santa OPINION — I almost didn’t write this because I swore I’d never tell anyone what I’m about to tell you. But I have to.A few weeks ago I...