by The Observer Staff | Jun 3, 2025 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — The Opelika City Schools Board of Education has officially named Dr. Kevin Davis as the new superintendent, marking a historic transition for OCS. Davis is the first superintendent hired from outside the Opelika City School System since...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 3, 2025 | Obituaries
Paul anthony Bingham, Jr.Paul Anthony Bingham Jr., 75, passed away on June 1, 2025.Born on January 30, 1950, in Ft. Hood, Texas, he grew up in a military family that was stationed in Georgia, Germany and New Jersey. He attended High School in the Panama Canal Zone. In...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 3, 2025 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Join the Twin Cedars Child Advocacy Center for the 1st Annual Twin Cedars Golf Scramble benefiting Twin Cedars Child Advocacy Center on Monday, June 9, from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at the Auburn University Club.This tournament supports...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 3, 2025 | Column, Sean Dietrich
BY SEAN DIETRICH OPINION — Waffle House. My waitress has a bunch of tattoos. The women customers in the booth behind mine are talking about it in voices loud enough to alter the migratory patterns of waterfowl.“Did you see ALL her tattoos? Our waitress?”“I know.”“Why...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 3, 2025 | Ann Cipperly, Column
BY ANN CIPPERLY OPINION — At the historic clubhouse, members of the Woman’s Club of Auburn recently gathered for their annual salad luncheon, with each member bringing a favorite salad to share. The elegant dining room table was covered with salads of all kinds, while...
