by The Observer Staff | Sep 8, 2026 | Community
More than 72,000 books mailed to Lee County children as state, local leaders remember Parton’s commitment to literacy BY THE OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — Dolly Parton’s legacy is arriving in the mailboxes of thousands of Lee County children each month. Through Dolly...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 8, 2026 | Letter to the Editor, Opinions
OPINION — Opelika, and the area, are very familiar to where we lived in Bryan, Texas. An old train town growing its economy and reviving its downtown, with a diverse community as its backbone. We’re happy to join and be a part of this city. Our kids have started...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 8, 2026 | Column
OPINION — There are places we naturally run when life gets heavy. Maybe it’s a favorite chair, a back porch, a quiet room, a long drive, or simply shutting the door and being alone for a while. We all need places where we can breathe, think, pray and get our...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 8, 2026 | Column, Walt Albritton
OPINION — Fifty years ago, Clyde Reid blessed me with his book, “Celebrate the Temporary.” Rereading it half a century later was a second blessing. The insights of his pilgrimage remain as relevant today as they were in 1976. He invites his readers to “live...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 8, 2026 | Column
OPINION — “If someone is feeling sad about God, you could give them a brownie and say a Bible verse,” said Jenna, 6. That’s actually not bad advice. Brownies and Bible verses are a strong combination. In Romans 1:8-15, Paul writes to the Christians in Rome by...
