by The Observer Staff | Oct 14, 2025 | Column, Sean Dietrich
OPINION —You know what I wish? I wish I could hug everyone in the world.I think I’d start by hugging the young waitress in the restaurant where I had lunch. Earlier that day, she was cussed out by an angry customer. He screamed at her. Called her a bad name.“My job is...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 14, 2025 | Sports
BY JEFF MILLERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Southern Christian Patriots stepped into one of the toughest environments in 8-man football Friday night, taking on the defending state champion Evangel Lightning in Alabaster. The matchup featured two of the top-ranked...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 14, 2025 | Featured
Discovering a World War II hero: PFC Maryland J. Golden BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — While the family of Pfc. Maryland J. Golden knew their father had served in World War II and suffered serious injuries, they didn’t realize the depth of his service until...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 14, 2025 | Featured
By Kadie TaylorThe Observer OPELIKA — Earlier this fall, Opelika Main Street held its Main Street Awards and awarded Shree Summerlin with the Main Street Hero Award.“Over the years, I have proven my commitment to Opelika Main Street by being consistent and...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 14, 2025 | Politics
CONTRIBUTED BY JACOBS CAMPAIGN WOODLAND, Ala. — John Jacobs, a lifelong educator, community leader and conservative Republican, announced his candidacy for Alabama House District 37, which covers portions of Chambers and Lee counties.With a 40-year career in public...
