by The Observer Staff | Feb 4, 2025 | Bruce Green, Column
BY BRUCE GREEN OPINION — In Romans 1:16-17, Paul speaks of how he is not ashamed of the gospel—the good news about what God has done for us through Jesus. Shame is a comparative feeling—it’s what we feel when we don’t measure up to something. We feel a healthy shame...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 4, 2025 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
OPINION — As the chilly season winds down, Opelika’s athletes are making their last strides, jumps, and throws before spring sports kick off. This weekend saw the conclusion of the Indoor Track season, while wrestling and basketball are set to finish up before March...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 4, 2025 | Obituaries
THOMAS E. WOODThomas E. Wood, 63, passed away on Jan. 24, 2025, at his home in Opelika.He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Wood; brothers, Benjamin James (Marty) Wood and Daniel (Lori) Wood; sisters, Christina Green and Rebecca Spencer; aunts, Jerri Wood and Mary...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 4, 2025 | Politics
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Lee County Commission decided last week to reintroduce recording public comments from citizens, as well as establishing a bi-weekly work session schedule.The commission discussed reinstating public comments as part of...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 4, 2025 | Politics
CONTRIBUTED BY DANIEL SCHMIDT AUBURN – Extreme weather and a husky puppy’s recent death put Auburn’s animal welfare ordinances in the spotlight at Tuesday’s city council meeting as members and city employees discussed updating what is currently on the books.While...
