Scenes from Dream Day 2025 MLK Dream on the Move Pastor Carolyn Morton and the Samford Community Outreach Group hosted the 9th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dream On The Move event on Jan. 20 at Christian Care Ministries, 1000 Samford Court, Opelika. This year’s theme was ”Love and Unity.” Guest speakers were Evangelist Debra and Minister Lowe. Attendees included Minister Lucile Gray, Lillie Smith, Allison Duke of the Opelika Police...
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT FOR THE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — After both the Beauregard High School girls and boys teams lost at Loachapoka High School earlier this season, both teams entered the Jan. 17 matchup with revenge on their mind. That effort ultimately fell halfway short as the Lady Hornets toppled the Lady Indians 49-40 while the Indians again defeated the Hornets in a thrilling 58-55 comeback.The Lady Hornets now improve to 8-5 while the Lady...
BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Former Opelika Police Department Lt. John Pruitt Sr. passed away on Jan. 13. As one of the first African American police officers in Opelika, he played a crucial part in the desegregation of OPD in the late 1950s. He also served on the board of commissions for the Housing Authority of Opelika for more than 30 years.“I’ll remember him as a great man,” said Henrietta Snipes, a fellow board member with...
Auburn Chamber sets Feb. 27 Annual Meeting CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Auburn Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 27, at 4 p.m. at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University.The Annual Meeting brings the membership together to reflect on the past year, plan for the year to come and award those who have contributed to the success of both the chamber and the community.For...
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CONTRIBUTED BY GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTH ALABAMA LEE COUNTY — Girl Scout Cookie season is in full swing. The 2025 cookie lineup includes the full spread of classic flavors, including Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Trefoils and Do-si-dos. This will be...
Scenes from Dream Day 2025 MLK Dream on the Move Pastor Carolyn Morton and the Samford Community Outreach Group hosted the 9th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dream On The Move event on Jan. 20 at Christian Care Ministries, 1000 Samford Court,...
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