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Stacey Wallace Articles

Making the Grade

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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Making the Grade

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...
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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...
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On the road to SpringHouse in Alex City

OPINION — Back when I was growing up in Alexander City (“Eleck” City to the locals), there was no special, elegant restaurant at which to dine. We mainly had fast food establishments, and my friends and I frequented Hardee’s, Pizza Hut and Sonic.In fact, I am ashamed...
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Making the Grade: Bow & Arrow

Making the Grade: Bow & Arrow

Dec 28, 2022

Although I’m a woman of many faults, I’d have to say that two of my worst are my lack of punctuality and my rotten sense of direction. My lack of...

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Making the Grade: O Town

Making the Grade: O Town

Nov 30, 2022

By STACEY PATTON WALLACE As I have mentioned in this column many times, I absolutely LOVE living in Lee County, and I feel sorry for the other 66...

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