Nothing breaks the deep sleep on a raining Saturday morning more than the warning siren located just a few blocks from my house. At 7:40AM this morning, the fire department in Tallassee had spotted a tornado on the ground. Also a report near the Reeves airport near the Tallassee area. Probably the same storm. That weather is all moving this way. The guys at WSFA are saying some power lines are also down in that… Read More
Month: February 2009
Vote Tuesday on Gourmet Beer Bill
We recently received word that the Alabama House of Representatives will be debating HB373, The Gourmet Beer Bill, this Tuesday, March 3. Although our bill passed the chamber last year, it was by a thin margin. Please take a moment to contact your state representative. There’s really no excuse – we’ve made it so easy for you. Just go to www.freethehops.org/legislative , put in your street address and city or zip + 4. It’ll give… Read More
Opelika Celebrates Arbor Day Saturday
The Opelika Tree Commission will be hosting its annual Arbor Day Activities on Saturday, February 28th, between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. at Courthouse Square in downtown Opelika. The morning’s activities will begin at 9:00 a.m. with children’s activities, which includes having pictures made with Smokey the Bear. During the festivities there will be a tree planting demonstration, followed by the Tree Commission’s annual “tree give away”. This year the Tree Commission will be giving… Read More
Act of Congress Friday at Eighth & Rail�(Cancelled)
Quick Note from Richard that the band has had to cancel this evening due to an illness. tonights show rescheduled for March 27! Act of Congress is the 2008 “Disc Makers Independent Music World Series” Winner. Their debut album titled “DECLARATION” produced by Jason Elgin, (Collective Soul, Maylene and the Sons of Disaster, Lynam) and mastered by Roger Lian (White Stripes, Deftones, Staind) recently Sold Out it’s release concert at Workplay, “One of PASTE magazine’s… Read More
Play Fore Pets
The Lee County Humane Society will host the first-ever ”Play Fore Pets Golf Tournament”on Friday, March 6 at Auburn Links golf course in Auburn. This four-man scramble outing promises to be a challenging and fun day for all. All proceeds will benefit the general operating fund of the LCHS. There’s still time to register! Support our animals and join us for a day of fun on the links. Here’s the schedule: 8:00 a.m.- 8:30 a.m. Breakfast… Read More
Fundraiser for Gnu’s Room
I got a note from Kate about this weekends event. “There is a fundraiser to save Gnu’s Room, the area’s only independent bookstore this Saturday. Thought it would be good to share since you are the voice of O-town”. Well, thanks for the compliment Kate. I would suspect if you’re a fan of this location that also features local talent from time to time, you may want to drop in this weekend. Lots of small… Read More
Zoot to Nascar Jacket
It was the second race of the season, so I decided at the very last minute to run over and catch the first part of the California race at BW3. They have the race on the Big Screen and you can watch some of the Driver Cars on other sets. I followed the “88″ car. Unfortunately, the first of the race was lots of caution, however, but the time I had made it home for the… Read More
Too Much Fun! “Night of Mystery Party”
Okay, the replacement party for the Dead of Winter Party was on for tonight. Our Murder at the Juice Joint Party was a big success. I’ll have more about the party and additional pictures in coming days. It’s late and I’m heading to sleep!
From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on February 21, 2009. View the original page.
Let’s Not Get Married This Year!
There are lots of little signs of how this crazy economy is affecting business in the area that you may not think about. It seems that some folks that were going to get married this year, have instead, decided to push it back a year to let things settle down. Could those be down by 30 to 5o percent? Could be! And just in case your mind works that way, NO, I was not planning… Read More
Friday Already?
I just love those four day work weeks. Tuesday is Monday and it’s Friday before you know it. Regular’s will have to find someplace else on Friday as Eighth and Rail is closed for a private party. Tim Brantley is at the Tavern (aka Eighth and Rail) on Saturday Night. I’ve been invited to one of those dinner parties that is a Murder Mystery. It’s the Murder at The Juice Joint! I’ve got the role… Read More
Roger’s Appears at The Pig
UPDATE: I noticed on the city website this morning that the visit by Congressman Rogers has been cancelled at this time. No reason was given, but it did say it would be rescheduled. Congressman Rogers in Opelika on Thursday, February 19th 2/12/2009 Citizens are encouraged to come “meet and greet” with Rogers to voice your concerns *Rogers in Lee County Thursday* “Congress on Your Corner” Available at Piggly Wiggly Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 4PM!… Read More
