by The Observer Staff | Dec 24, 2024 | Obituaries
REV. CHETTE WILLIAMS SR.Rev. Chette LaRue Williams Sr., affectionately known as Bro. Chette was born in Winston, Georgia, on Sept. 3, 1963, the sixth son of the late Calvin Coolidge Williams Sr. and Katie Belle Williams Rasmussen.He was baptized at Old Mountain Top...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 24, 2024 | Education, Featured
BY JAMIE ANDERSON, AU COLLEGE OF FORESTRY, WILDLIFE AND ENVIRONMENT Pictured at the ribbon cutting are, from left, KPNC Manager Michael Buckman, Auburn University Board of Trustee Bob Dumas, city of Auburn Mayor Ron Anders, Auburn President Christopher B. Roberts,...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 24, 2024 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Community
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Saturday, Jan. 11, which is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Worthy Squared will host the first annual Warriors for Freedom 5K, a way for the community to stand strong alongside survivors and advocate for dignity,...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 24, 2024 | Community
Area children dropped off their letters to Santa, and Aubie Claus flew them up to the big guy at the North Pole. PHOTOS BY ROBER NOLES | THE...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 24, 2024 | Community
RAM Hotels marked an exciting milestone with a topping out ceremony for the AC Hotel by Marriott Auburn, a transformative project for the city’s downtown core. The six-story, 129-room hotel broke ground in April. The project represents a $30 million investment and...