by The Observer Staff | Mar 3, 2025 | Bruce Green, Column
BY BRUCE GREEN OPINION — Seriously Paul?The fifth chapter of Romans begins with a celebration of the peace we have with God through Jesus and “the grace in which we now stand” (v. 1-2). And just when you think it can’t get any better, Paul goes on to speak of how “we...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 3, 2025 | Column, Walt Albritton
BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — The church is one of Satan’s favorite playgrounds. He delights in getting church members to criticize one another rather than work together to fulfill God’s mission for the church. Jealousy and envy are tools Satan uses often to disrupt the...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 3, 2025 | Obituaries
EVANGELINE “EVIE” SPRAGUE POUNCEYEvangeline “Evie” Sprague Pouncey died at East Alabama Medical Center on Feb. 17, 2025 at the age of 99. She was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on Nov. 20, 1925, and as a naval officer’s daughter lived all over the country.Evie...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 25, 2025 | Politics
Opelika, Ala. – City of Opelika Ward 2 Council Member Erica Baker- Norris has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2025 Small Cities Council. Baker-Norris was appointed to a one-year term to develop and guide programs among local elected officials...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 25, 2025 | Featured
CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA MAIN STREET OPELIKA — Opelika Main Street has named Red Clay Brewing Company as the 2024 Downtown Business of the Year. The award was presented on Feb. 19 at the State of the City event hosted by the Opelika Chamber.Since opening its doors in...
