by The Observer Staff | Feb 5, 2025 | NHT
by The Observer Staff | Feb 4, 2025 | Column, Walt Albritton
BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — When Jesus was walking through Jericho, he attracted a large crowd. In the crowd was a man named Zacchaeus who was short of statue, so short he could not see Jesus over the crowd. Determined to see Jesus, he ran ahead of the crowd and...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 4, 2025 | Bruce Green, Column
BY BRUCE GREEN OPINION — In Romans 1:16-17, Paul speaks of how he is not ashamed of the gospel—the good news about what God has done for us through Jesus. Shame is a comparative feeling—it’s what we feel when we don’t measure up to something. We feel a healthy shame...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 4, 2025 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
OPINION — As the chilly season winds down, Opelika’s athletes are making their last strides, jumps, and throws before spring sports kick off. This weekend saw the conclusion of the Indoor Track season, while wrestling and basketball are set to finish up before March...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 4, 2025 | Obituaries
THOMAS E. WOODThomas E. Wood, 63, passed away on Jan. 24, 2025, at his home in Opelika.He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Wood; brothers, Benjamin James (Marty) Wood and Daniel (Lori) Wood; sisters, Christina Green and Rebecca Spencer; aunts, Jerri Wood and Mary...
