Stacey Wallace Articles

Making the Grade | June 27, 2024

On the road to Dadeville OPINION — When I was growing up in Alexander City (“Eleck” City to the locals), there was a big rivalry between our city and Dadeville; our cities were and still are, separated by the Tallapoosa River Bridge.Unfortunately, during my senior...

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Alabama Fried Chicken & Fish OPINION — Last month, Mike and I went on our dream vacation: We spent two weeks in Scotland, the land of our ancestors. Mike is a Wallace (you can’t be more Scottish than that) and my sweet Mama was a McEachern; we were definitely from...

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Bunkers OPINION — Way back when I was 18-20 years old, I was mildly addicted to video games such as Galaga (my personal favorite), Ms. Pac Man and Dig Dug.I used to go to my bank’s drive through, where I would cash a three-to-five-dollar check. Over the speaker, I’d...

Making the Grade | May 16, 2024

Tiger on the Green OPINION — Do you enjoy playing golf? Now, that probably sounds like a strange introductory question for a restaurant review column; however, it will make sense in a few paragraphs.My husband Mike and I admire the physical dexterity and patience...
Making the Grade: Ponko Chicken

Making the Grade: Ponko Chicken

By STACEYPATTON WALLACE Before I begin this week’s review, I want to give a shout out to East Alabama Ambulatory Surgery Center, which opened at the...

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Making the Grade: Beyond the Wok

Making the Grade: Beyond the Wok

By STACEY PATTON WALLACE Last week, I polled some of my female relatives and friends to prove a theory I have. I asked them the following question:...

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