by The Observer Staff | Jan 14, 2025 | Education
Two new courses are designed for aspiring and newly licensed professionals CONTRIBUTED BY SUSCC OPELIKA — Southern Union State Community College announced it is offering real estate pre-license and post-license courses designed to provide aspiring and newly licensed...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 14, 2025 | Sports
CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN ATHLETICS AUBURN — Eleven years ago at his introductory press conference, Bruce Pearl outlined his objective at Auburn University.“I want to build my legacy here,” Pearl said on his 54th birthday on March 18, 2014. “I’d like to try to be the...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 14, 2025 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
OHS basketball in middle of area regular season OPINION — Opelika High played two Area basketball games since my last column: Central-Phenix City and Auburn at OHS.The Red Devils dominated the Bulldogs, sweeping the varsity girls and boys games in the Mainstreet gym...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 14, 2025 | Obituaries
SARA “SALLY” MCDONALDSara “Sally” Kinney McDonald, 82, of Auburn passed away peacefully at Bethany House surrounded by a few special friends and her beloved daughter-in-law, Nancy. She enjoyed a long life focused on family, friendships, sewing, crafting and Jesus. She...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 14, 2025 | Featured, Obituaries
BY PERRY O. HOOPER OPINION — A public memorial service for Rev. Chette Williams will be held at the Neville Arena on the Auburn University campus Thursday, Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. Chette Williams was a man of unwavering faith, steadfast love and immeasurable impact. His...
