by The Observer Staff | Dec 14, 2022 | Column, Sean Dietrich
By SEAN DIETRICH Sunset. My driveway. “OK, everybody get in the truck!” I shouted, using my cheerful American dad voice. Although, technically, I’m not a dad. In fact, I don’t even have a traditional “family.” Not unless you count our dogs who weigh more than average...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 14, 2022 | Community, Events
CONTRIBUTED BY ALBBAA ALABAMA — Alabama’s Black Belt ranks among America’s best places to bag a trophy buck, and the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association wants to see your photos again this year. The annual Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) Big...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 14, 2022 | Community, Events, Politics
CONTRIBUTED BY DIRECT COMMUNICATIONS AUBURN — The Alabama State Parks Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will again recognize special contributors to the parks with its prestigious Eagle Awards. Nominations for the seventh annual...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 14, 2022 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY ALFAMAGGIE EDWARDS LEE COUNTY — From visiting decision-makers in Washington, D.C., to deep-diving into Alabama Farmers Federation dynamics, Agricultural Leaders For Alabama (A.L.F.A. Leaders) has transformed the lives of 16 program participants....
by The Observer Staff | Dec 14, 2022 | Ann Cipperly, Column
By ANN CIPPERLY Two Opelika City Schools teachers, Erica and Zac Skidmore, began early getting organized for Christmas for seven children. They had some children by birth, some by adoption and others through foster care. As Christmas Day approaches, the gifts have...