by The Observer Staff | Feb 11, 2025 | Obituaries
PERRY LEE MANN Perry Lee Mann of Opelika died on Feb. 8, 2025, while a resident at St. Martin’s in the Pines in Birmingham. He was 85 years old, born on Jan. 24, 1940. Perry was raised in Opelika and graduated from Cliff Hare High School in 1958. He later earned...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 11, 2025 | Obituaries
PERRY LEE MANNPerry Lee Mann of Opelika died on Feb. 8, 2025, while a resident at St. Martin’s in the Pines in Birmingham. He was 85 years old, born on Jan. 24, 1940.Perry was raised in Opelika and graduated from Cliff Hare High School in 1958. He later earned a...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 11, 2025 | Column, Sean Dietrich
OPINION — A mericans are arguing right now. And believe me, I get it. There is a lot going on. Everyone has differences of opinion. But I wondered if we Americans couldn’t put aside our disagreements for a moment, and agree on a few things we love. I’ll...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 11, 2025 | Ann Cipperly, Column
BY ANN CIPPERLY Thirteen years ago, I featured Carol Pridgen as she was preparing Valentine treats for her 5-year-old son, Cade, and older son, Trace. While Cade is still helping his mother bake, Carol is now baking Valentine treats with her grandson, Grant, the...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 11, 2025 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
OPINION — Opelika High School Principal Kelli Fischer confirmed to me via telephone last week that OHS Athletic Director Jamie Williams will retire at the end of his contract on June 1. Fischer did not elaborate on a timeframe for filling the vacancy, nor has...
