by The Observer Staff | Sep 2, 2025 | Column, Walt Albritton
OPINION — Some years ago, a friend suggested that I invite Ralph Freeman to sing in my church. I did so, and soon Ralph was more than a gifted singer, he was my dear brother in Christ.From the moment I first heard Ralph Freeman sing about Jesus, I realized he truly...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 2, 2025 | Obituaries
MARY ELIZABETH NIXMary Elizabeth Nix passed away Sept. 2, 2025, at 98 years young. She was born in Opelika on Jan. 13, 1927, to Carl and Mandy Henderson.Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Benjamin Fred Nix Sr.; son, Benjamin Fred Nix Jr.;...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 2, 2025 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
SEPT. 4 — DUSTY SLAYDusty Slay will bring his comedy show to the Gouge Performing Arts Center at Auburm University on Thursday, Sept. 4., at 7 p.m. SEPT. 5 — FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYThe Opelika Chamber will present Food Truck Friday on Sept. 5, featuring food, live music and...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 2, 2025 | Column, Sean Dietrich
Have mercy. Have mercy on the children, God.Ordinary American school kids. Good kids. Kids who were at a church worship service in Minnesota when a gunman broke in. Kids hit the floor as soon as the gunman started shooting through the windows.It happened during Mass....
by The Observer Staff | Sep 2, 2025 | Column, Stacey Wallace
BY STACEY WALLACE OPINION — In our almost 10 years of living in Lee County, Mike and I have been to some really good Mexican restaurants. One in particular served my favorite dish: fajita quesadillas, a combination of the two Mexican meals I love the...
