by The Observer Staff | Nov 18, 2020 | Obituaries
John Lewis Mitchell, Jr., 80, of Opelika, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Nov. 13, 2020 at East Alabama Medical Center. John Lewis Mitchell, Jr. was born in Bibb County, Alabama on Aug. 15t 1940. At an early age, “John L.” developed what would become a life-long...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 18, 2020 | Column
By Bruce GreenTeaching Minister at 10th Street Church of Christin Opelika After Israel had completed construction of the tabernacle, “the glory of the Lord” filled it (Ex. 40:34), providing the nation with the occasion to once again witness the greatness of God....
by The Observer Staff | Nov 18, 2020 | Events
As Thanksgiving Day approaches, many families are already thinking about Christmas. For those who are including Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts as part of their holiday, more than 4,000 drop-off sites are now open. Shoebox gifts prepared by generous donors and...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 18, 2020 | Schools
Contributed by Distinguished Young Women of Lee County The Distinguished Young Woman of Lee County Program was held Nov. 7, 4:30 p.m., at Parkway Baptist Church. The 2021 winner was Mary Helen Miller from Lee-Scott Academy. First runner up was Eleanor...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 18, 2020 | Schools
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Ecclesiastes 3:1. As I was distributing snacks to some young toddlers learning to verbalize, my heart melted when one of the young fellows, without any prompting, gave me a big “Thank...