By D. Mark Mitchell The Opelika Bulldogs tied with Wetumpka and Benjamin Russell for the Region 3 Championship, with each team finishing 5-1 in...
Column Articles
Deer-hunting season
By Hardy Jackson Driving through the heart of Alabama last weekend I saw more than a few big pickups with dog crates in the beds. Hunting season. I...
Connie Montgomery plans ahead for festive Thanksgiving ideas
By Ann Cipperly Nestled under towering trees, the Williamsburg style home of Connie Montgomery is welcoming with a festive wreath of fall leaves on...
Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers We still have the culmination of the race for the seat of Jeff Sessions set to be determined in less than five weeks on December...
Broken
By Wendy Hodge Last year, I went zip-lining with two friends, the three of us eager to do something challenging. “Don’t do it!” our families said....
Opelika beats Pelham 41-21
By D. Mark Mitchell First-year head football coach Caleb Ross finished his first regular season with a 7-3 record after beating Pelham 41-21 last...
Inside the Statehouse
With all the changes and uncertainty surrounding Alabama government in recent months, including political appointments, high level resignations,...
Mother’s Club shares favorite recipes for autumn meals
By Ann Cipperly Founded in October 1913, the Mothers Club is still going strong, offering fellowship and educational programs to its members, as...
Blue Eyes
By Sean Dietrich Walmart. The cereal aisle. I’m browsing a wall of colorful boxes. I’m interrupted by the voice of a child. A kid is riding on the...