By Greg Markley It has been 50 years since a 14-year-old boy, helping his father create lyrics to describe the surrealism and cruelness of war, created the theme for the 1970 movie "MASH" and iconic TV show. Refrain: “Suicide is painless, It brings on many changes,...

Veterans Day is always a special day in Opelika, as we honor the brave men and women who answered the call to serve and protect that which we hold dear: our freedom. It’s a day to reflect on the sacrifices and commitments made by our friends, neighbors, sons and...

Our military has always held a special place in my heart. Growing up in Salem, Alabama, only 45 minutes from Fort Benning, I took many field trips there, where I quickly cultivated a healthy respect for the men and women of our Armed Forces. Several generations on...

As I read the Opelika Observer this week, one thing I read brought about a wonderful memory. Before Clyde and I moved to Opelika, the newspaper article about us told that we were graduates of the University of Alabama. While this was not of interest to many, one very...