by The Observer Staff | Feb 25, 2025 | Obituaries
PRISCILLA BRANCH MCCLENDONOn Jan. 28, Priscilla Branch McClendon (affectionately known as Boo), 79, peacefully passed away in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. She was born on Jan. 4, 1946, in Montgomery, where she grew up. Priscilla attended Auburn University and enjoyed...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 25, 2025 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
Opelika Middle and High schools’ spring sport teams are wide open as we head into the first week of March. Following is a summary of last week’s action. TENNIS The Opelika High School tennis team swept Lee-Scott Academy last week, with the girls winning 9-0 and the...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 25, 2025 | Beth Pinyerd, Column
Before we wave goodbye to February this week, I want to remind the readers that February is International Friendship Month. I always remember what Helen Keller said about friendship: “Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.” ...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 25, 2025 | Ann Cipperly, Column
With her dining table set for offering hospitality, Wynne Wages of Auburn is ready to welcome friends into her home. She has a love of cooking and creating wonderful memories around the table with her family and friends. Wynne is sharing family recipes and other...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 25, 2025 | Column, Sean Dietrich
My phone finally arrives in the mail. It’s small. Ugly. It’s “dumb.” And it looks like it was invented during the Herbert Hoover administration. This phone is incapable of performing any task greater than making phone calls or serving as a doorstop. Hopefully, this...
