Month: February 2012

Wow, this is bigger than I thought. But, wait, was Jerry Katz with Victoria, or was it someone else?

From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on February 29, 2012. View the original page.

The suspense builds. Will be all see Victoria on Friday, finally?

From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on February 29, 2012. View the original page.

Okay, this is a pretty big story, but you’re going to have to wait a few days for all the details. But, Trust me, this is pretty Big!

From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on February 29, 2012. View the original page.

Well that’s Arlo & Janis Creator and Sailboat Captain Jimmy Johnson in the header picture today.  It’s in the post for those not visiting on the first.  For several years we’ve had a little wager about weight loss that I’ve lost more than a few times.  This year, Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner (Well, Grilled Chicken if you don’t mind).  Jim and I along with a few friends gathered for the payoff at Ma Fia’s on… Read More

Well, that was one wild racing weekend.  As one that has labored thru a rain delayed weekend, last year’s Labor Day event at Atlanta Motor Speedway (AMS), I understand a true fans desire to hang in and wait for the race.  I’ve read several comments in the past day or so about the race.  An iPad only daily newspaper, The Daily, pretty much gave it thumbs down (not their words) and indicated it was dull… Read More

Some familiar downtown faces in this promo video for Rescue K911…

From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on February 27, 2012. View the original page.

Danica Patrick wasn’t the only woman behind the wheel in the Nationwide race on Saturday at Daytona.  It was quite a race, no cortical stimulator needed today (Sorry I’ve been watching Star Trek Voyager the past few weeks). If the Bud Shootout and the qualifying races, plus today’s Nationwide race are any indication, the Dayton 500 is going to be crazy. But I’m getting off track. Enter Johanna Long driving the #70 Biomet – Foretravel… Read More

The header picture posted on 2/25 is a great example of why I love Opelika as much as I do.  Brett and Audra returned to town for the weekend, and friends gathered at Ma Fia’s to share stories and maybe a glass of wine.  Brett was an academic advisor at Auburn and moved for a job at Texas Tech a year or so ago. Audra is a flight attendant for Continental, or the new United Airlines.   You… Read More

If you’re one that has visited the Opelika Daily News site the past few days, you may be dizzy from all the changes or different looks.  Well, it should be settled down a bit, with a rotating header (Go ahead, refresh the screen and you’ll see a different picture every minute or so) an added column for Twitter Feeds, that get a regular update and more content.  I’ve even made the font a little bigger… Read More

On Saturday, March 3rd volunteers of Keep Opelika Beautiful will be participating in the Citywide Cleanup. This local effort, an extension of the national program, Great American Cleanup, is an opportunity for citizens to join together in the fight against litter. Dr. Bob Patton has again agreed to chair the local event. Over 300 volunteers joined Keep Opelika Beautiful in 2011 to participate in the event. Established by Keep America Beautiful, Inc., the nation’s premier… Read More