Making the Grade: O Town

Making the Grade: O Town

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 counties in Alabama. I’ve also stated that if you can’t be in Heaven yet, Lee County is the best place to wait. In...
Foods for Eye Health

Foods for Eye Health

BY BETH PINYERD FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Lee County Low Vision Support Group met on Wednesday, Nov. 16, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind. Lauren Thigpen, registered dietitian nutritionist at East Alabama Diabetes and Nutrition Center,...
What a Sweet Surprise!

What a Sweet Surprise!

BY WIL CREWSSPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Rob Beddingfield isn’t a farmer. He is, however, an amateur gardener who pulled something extra “sweet” from his most recent harvest. Beddingfield was pleasantly surprised this October when he pulled a 30.4-pound...