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1960 Presidential Race Marked beginning of Television as Premier Political Medium

By Steve Flowers The 1960 Presidential Race between Richard Nixon and John Kennedy is considered by many political historians to be a landmark presidential contest. This race for the White House, exactly 60 years ago, marked a pivotal change in presidential election...

J.F. Drake Middle School awarded bicentennial plaque

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Alabama recently celebrated its bicentennial celebration and children had a chance to participate in their schools. J.F. Drake Middle School received a plaque this week in celebration of the school’s bicentennial project,...

Smiths Station approved funding for The Junction

By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The city of Smiths Station recently opened a new entertainment venue for the city, The Junction. The Junction is located right next to the government center. During the City Council meeting on Aug. 27, the council approved...

Brunswick stew and me

By Hardy Jackson In the fall a young man’s fancy Turns to thoughts of barbecue Anon Books are good for you. I always learn something when I read. The other day I read Searching for the Dixie Barbecue: Journeys into the Southern Psyche by Wilber W. Caldwell. And I...
Bacon

Bacon

By Sean Dietrich Once upon a time, butter, eggs and bacon were considered health food. Our grandparents’ generation believed them to be the “Holy...

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Getting to know your watershed

Getting to know your watershed

Special to the Opelika Observer Next time you’re driving through downtown, or on one of Opelika’s many backroads, take a second to look at the...

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