by The Observer Staff | Feb 11, 2025 | Column, Sean Dietrich
OPINION — A mericans are arguing right now. And believe me, I get it. There is a lot going on. Everyone has differences of opinion. But I wondered if we Americans couldn’t put aside our disagreements for a moment, and agree on a few things we love. I’ll...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 11, 2025 | Ann Cipperly, Column
BY ANN CIPPERLY Thirteen years ago, I featured Carol Pridgen as she was preparing Valentine treats for her 5-year-old son, Cade, and older son, Trace. While Cade is still helping his mother bake, Carol is now baking Valentine treats with her grandson, Grant, the...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 11, 2025 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
OPINION — Opelika High School Principal Kelli Fischer confirmed to me via telephone last week that OHS Athletic Director Jamie Williams will retire at the end of his contract on June 1. Fischer did not elaborate on a timeframe for filling the vacancy, nor has...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 5, 2025 | NHT
by The Observer Staff | Feb 4, 2025 | Column, Walt Albritton
BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — When Jesus was walking through Jericho, he attracted a large crowd. In the crowd was a man named Zacchaeus who was short of statue, so short he could not see Jesus over the crowd. Determined to see Jesus, he ran ahead of the crowd and...
