by The Observer Staff | Mar 29, 2023 | Community, Events
Families who have experienced recent loss gathered for the Compassus-sponsored event “Light the Night,” March 23, below the Bethany House around the fountain in memory of their loved ones. Chaplain James “Q” Smith offered words of encouragement...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 29, 2023 | Community, Events, Featured
CONTRIBUTED BY BUC-EE’S AUBURN — Buc-ee’s, which prides itself on having “the world’s cleanest bathrooms, freshest food and friendliest beaver,” will unveil its newest travel center in Auburn on Monday, April 10. Doors will open to...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 29, 2023 | Community, Events
BY ANN CIPPERLY FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — With 17 of the area’s best restaurants and caterers, as well as local brewing companies, the eighth annual Taste of the Town will provide an exciting evening of fabulous food Tuesday, April 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Museum...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 29, 2023 | Community, Events
CONTRIBUTED BY UPTOWN COLUMBUS COLUMBUS, GA. — Uptown Columbus is gearing up to host its eleventh annual Food Truck Festival. Woodruff Park and Dillingham Bridge in Uptown Columbus will transform into “Food Truck Mecca” on April 1. The Spring Food Truck Festival will...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 29, 2023 | Ann Cipperly, Column
By ANN CIPPERLY Easter is Debra Whatley’s favorite Christian holiday, and she prefers it over Christmas, as it is not as commercialized. At Easter, her four children and their families gather at Debra’s country home in Beauregard for a festive celebration luncheon. “I...