by The Observer Staff | Apr 15, 2025 | Featured
CONTRIBUTED BY LRCOG EAST ALABAMA — Lee-Russell Council of Governments (LRCOG) announces a new interactive ride booking phone app that allows riders to book on-demand pick up and return rides from Lee-Russell Public Transit (LRPT) and Phenix Express Paratransit (PEX)...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 15, 2025 | Bruce Green, Column
BY BRUCE GREEN OPINION — The resurrection of Jesus is one of the core beliefs of the Christian faith. As such, it has profound implications for us. Here are three. Our body is an essential part of our identity. There’s a little saying that goes something like this:...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 15, 2025 | Column, Walt Albritton
BY WALT ALBRITTON Soon after his resurrection, Jesus appeared in the Upper Room with his disciples. Two were missing — Judas, who had betrayed him, and Thomas, the skeptic.When the other disciples told Thomas that they had seen the Lord, he expressed his doubt by...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 15, 2025 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
OPINION — Opelika Boys SoccerThe Opelika boys soccer team put up a strong fight in a close match against Central, ultimately falling 2-1 in Phenix City. The lone goal for OHS was scored by Joshua Beltran, with an assist from Gerardo Selvas Ruiz. OHS SoftballThe Lady...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 15, 2025 | Column, Stacey Wallace
BY STACEY WALLACE OPINION — One of the really great perks of writing this column, besides eating wonderful food, is meeting interesting people. A few years ago, Mike and I went on an overnight trip to Montgomery for our anniversary. At night, we rode down the Alabama...
