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Stacey Wallace Articles

On the road to Roni’s Mac Bar

OPINION —  This past month marked my husband Mike’s and my tenth year of living in Auburn. It has been absolutely wonderful. Also, we are blessed to have the best church family in Lee County at Central Baptist Church of Opelika. Plus, we have a great minister,...
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On the road to the Breezeway

OPINION —A little over two weeks ago, my good friend Shelly, who lives in LaGrange, Georgia, came to Auburn to go shopping and have lunch with me on Black Friday. Shelly is 10 years younger than I and is my personal shopper. She hones in on great buys and then helps...
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Making the grade | On the road to Savannah, Georgia

BY STACEY WALLACEOPINION —On Nov. 5, 2005, I married Michael “Mike” Ralph Wallace at Orr Street Baptist Church in my hometown of Alexander City.At the time, I was 42 (almost 43), and Mike was 46; therefore, the church was packed. Some people had to sit in folding...
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Making the Grade | Viva La Vida Mexican Cuisine

BY STACEY WALLACE OPINION —As I’ve mentioned before in this column, I am not a fan of spicy foods. If my lips and throat are burning as I eat, I’m not having a good time. Years ago, I enjoyed jalapeño poppers; the jalapeno pepper’s spiciness was weakened by frying the...
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Making the Grade | Como en Casa

Making the Grade | Como en Casa

May 13, 2025

BY STACEY WALLACE OPINION — A week or so ago was Teacher Appreciation Week, and I certainly appreciate many of my wonderful teachers. Also, I...

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Making the Grade | Stinson Breads

Making the Grade | Stinson Breads

Mar 18, 2025

BY STACEY WALLACE OPINION — As I’ve mentioned many times in this column, my husband and I have fallen in love with the city of Opelika, while living...

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Making the Grade | Acre

Making the Grade | Acre

Feb 4, 2025

BY STACEY WALLACE OPINION — As I’ve mentioned many times in this column, my husband Mike and I taught for 30 years in LaGrange, Georgia. For 29 of...

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Making the Grade | Jan. 23, 2025

Making the Grade | Jan. 23, 2025

Jan 22, 2025

Butcher Paper BBQ OPINION —As I’ve mentioned before in this column, fall is my favorite season of the year.Although spring in Alabama is beautiful,...

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