by The Observer Staff | Nov 22, 2022 | Community, Featured
CONTRIBUTED BY ACES BY JUSTIN MILLER LEE COUNTY — The turkey is the star of Thanksgiving, but it does no good if it is frozen, burned to a crisp or makes the family sick. Safely cooking the perfect turkey takes time and planning. An Alabama Cooperative Extension...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 22, 2022 | Column, Stacey Wallace
By STACEY PATTON WALLACE In last week’s column, I mentioned that my husband Mike and I celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary on Nov. 5. Well, we decided to extend our celebration by visiting our great state’s capital city on Nov. 6. At 4:30 p.m., we took a two-hour...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 9, 2022 | Ann Cipperly, Column
By ANN CIPPERLY Since Veterans Day officially became a holiday in 1954, Nov. 11 has been a day to honor our servicemen and women. While Lee County has many heroes who are serving and have served our country, one of our most honored has been Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G....
by The Observer Staff | Nov 9, 2022 | Column, Stacey Wallace
By STACEY PATTON WALLACE Mike and I have been retired from teaching for almost two-and-a-half years now. And I must say that I highly recommend retirement. I’ve found that the secret to a happy retirement is to find activities which you really love. Otherwise, boredom...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 9, 2022 | Community
BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Lucy’s, a modern American eatery located in Auburn, is looking to make Thanksgiving a little easier this year by offering Thanksgiving entrees, sides and desserts available for pre-order. “Thanksgiving To...
