OPINION — Baby Boomers who grew up in the community remember how Lee County celebrated Easter with children and families. My brother, Frank V....
Our community rolls out for Easter
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Column Articles
Runoffs set for new 2nd district congressional race
OPINION — The most interesting and paramount race on the ballot in the March 5th primaries was the one for the new open 2nd Congressional...
Since 1980, my second home: Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Publisher's Note: Observer columnist Greg Markley was tragically killed in a car accident while vacationing in Nevada this past weekend. He loved to...
Kathy Miller Lowe has love of painting, home arts
BY ANN CIPPERLY OPINION — While Kathy Miller Lowe has a love of painting, she also enjoys the home arts, including cooking, decorating, gardening...
Pound Cake Day
BY SEAN DIETRICH OPINION — You might not know this, but a few days ago was a national holiday. A day when our nation traditionally puts aside our...
Gawking or growing?
BY BRUCE GREEN OPINION — I came across a story — perhaps it was more of a parable — you decide for yourself. It was about two girls in their early...
The Lamb in the midst
BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — In the early days of Jesus’ ministry, John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who...
Opelika High School roundup
CORRECTIONWe would like to offer our sincere apologies to Katie Harrelson for printing her first name wrong last week and also for failing to give...
Looking for a four leaf clover
BY BETH PINYERD OPINION — I would like to remind the readers about special holidays that children and families can celebrate. This coming Sunday,...