by The Observer Staff | May 31, 2024 | Column, Walt Albritton
Love Means Never Giving Up On Someone OPINION — Bob told me he made a lot of wrong choices growing up. In high school he ignored the curfew hour set by his parents, often coming home late at night “drunk as a hoot owl.”Bob was surprised by his father’s strange...
by The Observer Staff | May 31, 2024 | Obituaries
WILLIAM ROBERTS DEAN William Roberts Dean passed away peacefully on May 20, 2024.Born in Alexandria, Virginia, while his father served in World War II, William was a lifelong resident of the Auburn/Opelika area and a beloved husband and father.William attended Auburn...
by The Observer Staff | May 31, 2024 | Beth Pinyerd, Column
Summer has arrived OPINION — As a teacher, I love to teach about the different seasons of the year. I teach the Bible verse Ecclesiastes 3:1 — “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”I will be honest with you. Summer has...
by The Observer Staff | May 31, 2024 | Column, Stacey Wallace
Bunkers OPINION — Way back when I was 18-20 years old, I was mildly addicted to video games such as Galaga (my personal favorite), Ms. Pac Man and Dig Dug.I used to go to my bank’s drive through, where I would cash a three-to-five-dollar check. Over the speaker, I’d...
by The Observer Staff | May 31, 2024 | Column, Sean Dietrich
What I did this summer OPINION — Lake Martin is busy, the rich scent of smoked meat fills the air, and my LDL cholesterol count is already rising.Pontoon boats are everywhere. Happy children ride in tubes, pulled behind fast outboards. The kids are screaming as they...
