by The Observer Staff | Aug 19, 2025 | Column, Sean Dietrich
OPINION — Interstate 59 shot past our windows like a streak of pigeon excrement on a commercial airline windshield. We crossed into Tennessee, heading northward to New Jersey. The radio played Jerry Reed. And I was busy counting barns.A barn in the distance. Overgrown...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 19, 2025 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
AUG. 21 — PARENTING IN A DIGITAL AGEJoin the Owen Center team for a presentation and panel discussion on Faithful Parenting in a Digital Age on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Opelika Public Library (1100 Glenn St.). The focus will be on tackling one of...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 13, 2025 | Featured
BY SAM VISE FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber, in partnership with the League of Women Voters of East Alabama, hosted a “Conversations with Your Candidates” event on Tuesday evening from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Opelika Center for the Performing Arts....
by The Observer Staff | Aug 12, 2025 | Featured
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — After being diagnosed with ocular melanoma, Ashley McCrary was inspired to help others, so she founded the Eye on Grace Foundation to help fund travel for treatments and create a community among those with the rare eye...
