Month: July 2012

It’s almost cool outside with a slight breeze to move the air around. Just right for a cold beverage and some tailgate sitting. I’m not sure, I’m ready for the new week yet, but what the heck.  I watched the Brickyard 400 on TV today. Had planned to travel to Indianapolis for the race weekend, but that just wasn’t in the cards. Based on the empty seats I saw on TV, lots of others didn’t… Read More

So downtown simply amazes me with every passing week.  Last weekend, I spent a little time over a few beers in front of the Irish Bred Pub with Dale Hurtt; owner of Jefferson’s talking about downtown business.  He’s another believer that came to town, invested in a building and opened a great place for wings, burger and oysters.  Who would have ever believed the old shoe shop would be filled with kids and their parents… Read More

So, over at our Editor’s campaign website, the decision was made not to run for City Council this year! Here’s what it said. How About 2016? City elections roll around and someone has to ask me, “Hey, you going to run again?” And of course the old ego kicks and I think if I just do a few things different this time, I can win this thing.  The reality of this thinking would possibly work, had I started… Read More

Big weekend of events at Chewacla State Park for the Camp’s Chewacla Challenge. Saturday Morning is an Alabama Trail Run Series 5k & 10k, then at 5:00PM a 1 mile short track race 30 min most laps win 5 buck to enter 100% payback for top 3. Later that Evening 6pm-8pm: food & music (Our tentative plan for food is pasta & grilled burgers/hotdogs. Adam Hood to perform) And still later, Evening 8pm-9:30pm: Presentation of… Read More

From the City of Opelika! Motorists please be advised: Thomason Drive off of 1st Avenue (cuts across to 280 and Huddle House) is CLOSED until late afternoon / early evening on July 12th. CSX Railroad is working on the railroad crossing where it intersects with Thomason Drive.

From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on July 11, 2012. View the original page.

The Auburn/Opelika Parkinson’s Disease Support Group has an upcoming meeting scheduled for Sunday July 15 th  from 2 to 4 p.m.  The meeting will be held in the Eagle’s Nest Meeting Room in the back side of Monarch Estates located at 1550 East University Drive inAuburn. Leisa Askew, Aging Resource Specialist, with the Lee-Russell Council of Government will speak to the group on Care Giver Support Services.  The topic is one that will be of interest to… Read More

The Farmer’s Market is open today at Courthouse Square from 3 until 6PM to grab some fresh veggies for that cookout on the fourth. Plus, Opelika’s celebration of the holiday with fireworks is tonight at Southern Union’s track. Pre-fireworks activities for the family and kids and the show begins when it gets dark!

From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on July 3, 2012. View the original page.

Due to the construction at Opelika High School, the location of the Freedom Celebration has been changed. Opelika’s 60th Annual Freedom Celebration will be held Tuesday, July 3rd at the Southern Union track. All othe rplans for the event will remain the same. It’s 6:30 p.m. Fun, food and entertainment until Dark for the Ultimate Fireworks Show.  Musical entertainment by MUSE! This event is FREE to the public. Inflatable games and activities for the entire family! From the Archives — originally published… Read More