by The Observer Staff | May 17, 2023 | Column, Walt Albritton
By WALTER ALBRITTON RELIGION — When I was young, I read Thor Heyerdal’s “Kon-Tiki,” a true adventure story of five men who survived a dangerous 101-day journey across the Pacific Ocean in a primitive balsa wood raft. Having modeled their craft like those used by...
by The Observer Staff | May 17, 2023 | Bruce Green, Column
By BRUCE GREEN RELIGION — The writer of Hebrews employed a cold opening long before anyone had any idea what that was. Whoever wrote Hebrews wanted to get right to his message, so he does so without identifying himself or giving any kind of greeting. Perhaps...
by The Observer Staff | May 17, 2023 | Sports
The Opelika High School varsity football team held its final spring practice last week. The Bulldogs finished 5-5 with a region record of 4-4 in their first year after moving up to the AHSAA’s highest classification, 7A. The next time the Bulldogs take the field...
by The Observer Staff | May 17, 2023 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY HON. PATRICIA “PATSY” JONES, PROGRAM CHAIRMAN OPELIKA — Ferguson Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal (C.M.E.) Church over 20 years ago started a recognition celebration for members who reached the age of 90 or higher to recognize their impact to the...
by The Observer Staff | May 17, 2023 | Community, Schools
The Lee-Scott Academy Jazz Band rocked the stage at Monkey Park in Opelika Tuesday, May 9, for the second installment of the summer concert series, Summer Swing. “Conner Lore — Neil Diamond & Friends,” are set to perform next Tuesday, May 23. For more...
