by The Observer Staff | Aug 9, 2024 | Education
CONTRIBUTED BY LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS LEE COUNTY — Superintendent Dr. Mike Howard, along with the Lee County Board of Education members and the Central Office team, proudly welcomed 1,300 employees back to school in an inspiring event hosted by the First Baptist Church of...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 9, 2024 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPELIKA — The Opelika football team started fall practice Monday, preparing for the 2024 season. Head coach Bryan Moore has a new schedule for the next two seasons.OHS plays five road games and five home games. Here is a summary of the opponents on...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 9, 2024 | Column, Walt Albritton
The most tragic word in society OPINION — Jesus was preparing his disciples for his departure. He washed the feet of his disciples as an example of the love they should have for each other. He had endured the pain of observing Judas leave the table to carry out his...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 9, 2024 | Bruce Green, Column
Staying humble and hungry OPINION — Most of us have heard of the John Godfrey Saxe poem, The Blind Men and the Elephant. It is based on a traditional Indian parable and tells of six blind men from Indostan who came across an elephant. As each touched a different part,...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 9, 2024 | Column, Steve Flowers
Election 2024 – Turnout is key OPINION — The decision by the Joe Biden inner circle to allow the poor fellow to get out of the Presidential race was a godsend for the Democratic Party.It gives new life to the Democrats’ chances to keep the White House. The...
