by The Observer Staff | Sep 20, 2024 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika (3-1, R 1-1) beat J.A.G. (0-4, R 0-2) 52-6 last Friday night at Bulldog Stadium. The Bulldogs did exactly as I predicted last week: They dominated the Jaguars in all three phases of the game for four quarters in front of a...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 20, 2024 | Obituaries
DEBRA HANSON MCCLAINDebra Hanson McClain of Opelika passed away peacefully, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at home with her husband and daughter at her side. She was born Feb. 18, 1955, in Opelika. She was the daughter of the late Luther G. Hanson and Bernice Hanson of...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 20, 2024 | Column, Walt Albritton
That trembling in my soul OPINION — Were You There” is a haunting phrase in the old spiritual, “Were you there when they crucified my Lord?” The refrain stirs my soul every time I sing it: “Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble ….”The song reminds us that...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 20, 2024 | Bruce Green, Column
After Dinner Conversation OPINION — In Luke 22:24-32, Jesus had an after-dinner conversation with His disciples that continues to speak to His followers today. In that conversation:Jesus taught about true greatness. As He instituted the Lord’s Supper at the conclusion...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 20, 2024 | Legals
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMACase No.: CV-2024-900393JUNE BARNES, as Personal Representative ofthe Estate of Cecil Day, deceased,Plaintiff, v.A tract or parcel of land designated as:A parcel of land lying in Sections 4 &5, Township 18 North, Range 26...
