by The Observer Staff | Nov 25, 2024 | Bruce Green, Column
A great place to be OPINION — Scott Macaulay lives in Melrose, Massachusetts, where he runs Macaulay’s House of Vacuum Cleaners. But that’s not what he’s known for—Scott is known for Thanksgiving.It started in 1985, when Scott was 24. His parents were getting divorced...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
Giving Thanks OPINION — This is Maria’s story. Why she entrusted it to a hapless columnist like myself is beyond me. Either way, our story begins in a humble cafeteria, filled with homeless people.They are all here for the free annual holiday meal. All who enter are...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 25, 2024 | Obituaries
JOAN LOUISE O’BRIEN BENNETTJoan Bennett was born in Dadeville to Tom and Louise O’Brien. She graduated from Opelika High School in 1948, attended Brenau College and married Luther A. Bennett Jr. in August 1949. They were married for over 69 years until his death in...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 25, 2024 | Featured, Sports
The Tigers dominated the first half, then the Aggies tied things up forcing four overtimes. PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES BY BRANDON HUGHES FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — On an unforgettable Senior Day at Jordan-Hare Stadium, the Auburn Tigers (5-6, 2-5) delivered a quadruple...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 25, 2024 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT | FOR THE OBSERVER PHENIX CITY — Phenix City — Entering Friday night’s semi-final playoff game, Hoover had defeated Central all four times the two teams had played since 1978. The Red Devils (10-2) emphatically reversed that trend, defeating the...
