by The Observer Staff | Jan 28, 2025 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
By D. Mark Mitchell OPINION — Opelika High School’s Athletic Department was quiet last week due to a winter storm that left our area with snow and ice for several days, causing Gov. Kay Ivey to declare a State of Emergency and making the decision to close schools...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 28, 2025 | Column, Walt Albritton
By Walt Albritton OPINION — Sherrill Morrison never preached a sermon in his church. A humble truck driver, he was not a prominent, influential leader in his church. However, Sunday after Sunday he stood in the sanctuary welcoming people to church. He did so with love...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 28, 2025 | Bruce Green, Column
By Bruce Green OPINION — Considering the circumstances they were facing, Jesus’ words to the seven churches in Asia in Revelation 2-3 are surprisingly brief. They obviously dealt with the most vital issues facing those communities.Sometimes though, it can also be...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 28, 2025 | Politics
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — Opelika City Council met on Thursday, Jan. 23 after postponing its regularly scheduled Tuesday night meeting after Winter Storm Enzo blanketed Opelika with approximately two and one-half inches of snow. During the rescheduled meeting...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 28, 2025 | Politics
163-home development not compatible with current zoning, land use code BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — A proposed 163-home subdivision in north Auburn is now indefinitely postponed after the developer withdrew several ordinances at Thursday night’s Auburn...
