by The Observer Staff | Jan 14, 2025 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
OHS basketball in middle of area regular season OPINION — Opelika High played two Area basketball games since my last column: Central-Phenix City and Auburn at OHS.The Red Devils dominated the Bulldogs, sweeping the varsity girls and boys games in the Mainstreet gym...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 14, 2025 | Obituaries
SARA “SALLY” MCDONALDSara “Sally” Kinney McDonald, 82, of Auburn passed away peacefully at Bethany House surrounded by a few special friends and her beloved daughter-in-law, Nancy. She enjoyed a long life focused on family, friendships, sewing, crafting and Jesus. She...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 14, 2025 | Featured, Obituaries
BY PERRY O. HOOPER OPINION — A public memorial service for Rev. Chette Williams will be held at the Neville Arena on the Auburn University campus Thursday, Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. Chette Williams was a man of unwavering faith, steadfast love and immeasurable impact. His...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 14, 2025 | Featured, Politics
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Monday night was Lee County Probate Judge Bill English’s last Lee County Commission meeting.English has been serving for 24 years, having taken office in 2001. Newly-elected Probate Judge Jere Colley is stepping into the...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 14, 2025 | Community
BY AYANAVA MAJUMDAR, ACES ALABAMA — Operation Grow, in partnership with the Alabama Department of AG and Industries, provides special emphasis on the training needs of military veterans interested in agriculture for health and employment benefits. Alabama Beginning...
