by The Observer Staff | Feb 15, 2023 | Community, Events
Area-wide “Daddy-Daughter” dances were held last weekend. Photos are from some of the different events and were submitted by community members as well as the Opelika Sportsplex which hosted one of the dances. Scroll through the photos...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 15, 2023 | Bruce Green, Column
By BRUCE GREEN RELIGION — Greed is wanting more than we need. It’s never a good look. It’s the attitude that says, “More, more, more!” when there is no legitimate purpose or reason for it. People can be greedy because of status. They buy into the lie that you are what...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 15, 2023 | Column, Walt Albritton
By WALT ALBRITTON RELIGION — The next time you wonder why God allows people to suffer, turn in your Bible to Paul’s Second Letter to the Corinthians. There you learn about the suffering of Saint Paul, the greatest missionary of the Christian faith. Read chapters 11...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 15, 2023 | Obituaries
Regina passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Feb. 11, 2023. Our mother, Regina, was one of the strongest women to ever walk this earth and our family was blessed to have her as the head of the family. Regina graduated from Smiths Station High School in 1957,...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 15, 2023 | Obituaries
Faye Bass, 80, of Opelika, passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Bethany House in Auburn. A funeral service was held Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home. Burial followed at Garden Hills Cemetery. Faye Bass was a longtime resident of Lee County. Faye...