by The Observer Staff | Nov 20, 2024 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY EACF EAST ALABAMA — The East Alabama Community Foundation (EACF) celebrated the grand opening of its new location at 216 S. 8th St, in Opelika with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 13.“EACF is incredibly fortunate to extend our support to nonprofits...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 20, 2024 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events
Ferguson Chapel C.M.E. to host annual Thanksgiving prayer breakfast CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Ferguson Chapel C.M.E. Church has planned a Pre-Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 9 a.m.Mrs. Mae W. Sims, First Lady of Ferguson Chapel, will...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 20, 2024 | Column, Walt Albritton
A few words fitly spoken OPINION — The scene before me remains etched in my mind. I had walked into a huge ballroom in a hotel in Dallas, Texas, 15 minutes late. Five hundred people were already seated at tables, and I had no idea where to find a seat.Though I was...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 20, 2024 | Sports
BY JASON SCOTTFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — As a historic regular season for the home-schooled Southern Christian Patriots ended, another door opened up. The NFHA informed Coach Jason Scott and the boys of SCA that they had qualified to compete for the Division 2...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 20, 2024 | Sports
BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN —Auburn wrapped up its non-conference slate in spectacular fashion, delivering a commanding performance against the University of Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks that showcased the Tigers’ potential as they chase bowl eligibility....
