by The Observer Staff | Dec 22, 2023 | Column, Sean Dietrich
BY SEAN DIETRICH Merry Christmas, Layla Grace. I got your name from the church Christmas tree. It’s kind of like Angel Tree, where you buy gifts for kids whose names are on the tree.Your card was hanging on the branch when I was walking through the lobby. I was...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 22, 2023 | Bruce Green, Column
BY BRUCE GREEN OPINION —While we were enjoying Christmas with our loved ones two years ago, the James Webb telescope was being launched into space. It is effectively a second-generation space telescope (it was initially referred to as the Next Generation Telescope)...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 22, 2023 | Column, Walt Albritton
BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — Grab a cup of tea or hot chocolate and sit with me for a few minutes. We communicate with words. Words can be lethal or loving. They can bless or wound others. It’s Christmastime. So let’s reflect on some choice words of...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 22, 2023 | Ann Cipperly, Column
BY ANN CIPPERLY OPINION — Well known for her gracious and elegant style in hospitality and decorating, Ann Fuller of Opelika excels at both during the holiday season. For Ann and her husband, Dr. Earle Fuller, Christmas is about family, friends, traditions, good food...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 19, 2023 | Sports
BY D. MARK MITCHELL | FOR THE OBSERVER PHOTOS COURTESY OF HARTSELLE ENQUIRER/MARIANN PARKER AND THE MOORE FAMILY Moore during game in Hartselle. Bryan Moore and his family. OPELIKA — Opelika City Schools (OCS) Superintendent Dr. Farrell Seymore named Bryan Moore as...
