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Stacey Wallace Articles

Sabor a Mexico Mexican Grill

OPINION — Back in 1990, when I was a first year English teacher in LaGrange, Georgia, money was tight, to say the least. After paying my rent, car payment, utilities, groceries, gas, etc., my wallet echoed.My sweet parents helped me out a lot, and since I was a Mama’s...
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On the road to Alex City: Wharf Casual Seafood

OPINION — As I’ve mentioned many times in this column, Lee County has many wonderful restaurants to enjoy. I’m grateful for this, not only because my husband Mike and I love to eat out; the large number of restaurants has allowed me to write my column for the past...
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Making the Grade | Corner Office

OPINION — Early August 2019. My husband Mike and I got up at about 4:15 a.m. central time, and we had a little spring in our steps despite the incredibly early hour. Why? Because it was the first pre-planning day of our 30th year of teaching, our retirement year.We...
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Making the Grade | Don’t walk, run to Donut Worry

OPINION — “If it tastes good, spit it out!” said the humorous, older lady at Kroger in LaGrange, Georgia, many years ago. Unfortunately, she was giving me good advice. At the time, I was looking at a food item which was unhealthy for diabetics such as myself. Since...
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Making the Grade: Jefferson’s

Making the Grade: Jefferson’s

Dec 1, 2021

By Stacey Patton Wallace I just can’t seem to get enough of downtown Opelika. I think it should be the prototype for downtowns everywhere. According...

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Making the Grade: Veggies To Go

Making the Grade: Veggies To Go

Nov 24, 2021

By Stacey Patton Wallace Thanksgiving 1963 to Thanksgiving 1984 were the best ones of my life. Why? Because from the ages of almost one to almost...

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Making the Grade: Mrs. Story’s Dairy Bar

Making the Grade: Twice Baked

Nov 17, 2021

By Stacey Patton Wallace As I’ve mentioned several times before in this column, I absolutely LOVE dining in downtown Opelika. I’m so glad that...

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Making the Grade: The Mason Jar

Making the Grade: The Mason Jar

Nov 3, 2021

By Stacey Patton Wallace Recently, Mike and I met our friends Jack, William and Thomas for supper at the Mason Jar at 1036 S. College St. in Auburn....

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