by The Observer Staff | Dec 4, 2024 | Events
BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — For the 57th year, Collinwood residents will continue their Christmas gift to the community with the annual Collinwood Luminaries Friday, Dec. 13, from 5 until 9 p.m. Over 1,300 flickering candles in sand filled bags will line...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 4, 2024 | Column, Sean Dietrich
This I know OPINION —This story was told to me by a friend. A retired nurse.The nurse was passing by room 202 in the pediatric oncology wing. It was late. The hospital was decorated for Chrimstmas. Tinsel on the walls. Construction-paper chain-link garland everywhere....
by The Observer Staff | Dec 4, 2024 | Ann Cipperly, Column
Local educator enjoys hobby of baking cakes during the holidays After a career in K12 education spanning 17 years including Opelika, Dr. Jason Bryant became director of the Truman Pierce Institute in 2020 and is a clinical professor in Educational Leadership at Auburn...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 4, 2024 | Sports
BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — “In like a lion, out like a lamb” is an adage often associated with the month of March, but it also perfectly encapsulates the 2024 Auburn Tigers. The season began with a 70-point thrashing of Alabama A&M, sparking...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 4, 2024 | Sports
CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURNTIGERS.COM AUBURN — Last week, the Auburn University mens basketball team won the first Maui Invitational title in program history, joining Vanderbilt (1986) and Kentucky (1993) as the only SEC programs to win the title. The Tigers are 5-1 in two...
