by The Observer Staff | Sep 16, 2011 | Sports
Region 3 Football at a glance I wanted to give you an early observation of Region 3. Auburn, region champs the last three years, looks to be in the thick of another championship run. The Tigers are 2-0 with wins over Dothan and Enterprise. Opelika, Dothan and Central...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 16, 2011 | Editorial Board, Opinions
Tuesday’s announcement by the city of Opelika that vitamin manufacturer Pharmavite would be bringing a new manufacturing facility and ultimately up to 400 jobs to the city was just what the doctor ordered — literally, as medical doctor Governor Robert Bentley was on...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 16, 2011 | Column
There is this situation in the comic strip Dilbert when the boss is concerned because “nobody has nominated a co-worker for a special achievement award,” and that this “looks bad (because all the other departments are giving themselves awards.” When the boss says “We...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 16, 2011 | Column
This week, a short scene, based on a real-life experience that occurred this weekend at a local retail outlet in Opelika. (Stage Setting: Checkout line at your average big box retailer. Local news editor waits in line while lady journalist friend who sold her soul to...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 16, 2011 | Column
I recently went on a trip with BigHouse Foundation. Many of the foster/adoptive families from our county went to the beach together. It was a great weekend for all. It was there I met Benjamin, a young man who was staying in the same retreat facility with a church...