22nd Annual Taste of Chocolate is Jan. 28 BY ANN CIPPERLY | THE OBSERVER Chocolate is one of the most popular favors in the world, and every...
Southern Hospitality | Jan. 16, 2025
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An Altar Call | Jan. 16, 2025
Life changing words OPINION — The television commercial said that 50 million Americans have hearing loss. I did a fact check. Turns out the number...
Taste of Grace | Jan. 16, 2025
Blessing or Burden OPINION — When we think about obedience, it’s helpful to recognized that there’s the common definition of it and the biblical...
Classroom Observer | Jan. 16, 2025
Lessons on sharing and caring OPINION — Jan. 20 the life and birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr will be honored. King strove for equality and...
On the Mark | Jan. 16, 2025
OHS basketball in middle of area regular season OPINION — Opelika High played two Area basketball games since my last column: Central-Phenix City...
Sean of the South – A new year with a blind dog
Jan. 1, 2025: I brought in the new year with a blind dog. She was seated beside me, wagging her butt. I think she could feel the energy in the air....
Making the grade – On the road to Caffe Amici
Long ago on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1968, I entered Avondale Kindergarten in my hometown of Alexander City (“Eleck” City to the locals). In those days,...
Classroom Observer – Winter fun for children
Burr! It is definitely winter in Lee County, as we welcome in freezing temperatures. I absolutely LOVE teaching children in wintertime. As an early...
On the Mark | Jan. 9, 2025
High school winter sports now in full swing - On the Mark Happy 2025! We are in the middle of high school winter sports. Basketball started Area...