by The Observer Staff | Aug 28, 2024 | Ann Cipperly, Column
Price family gathers for cookout on Labor Day weekend BY ANN CIPPERLY After a busy summer, Oline and Randy Price look forward to gathering their family and friends together for a big cookout celebration on Labor Day weekend, which also kicks off Auburn football. The...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 15, 2024 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
Saturday, Aug. 17 AUG. 17 — BURGERS & BADGES GRILL OFFThe city of Opelika police and fire departments will go head-to-head in the annual Burgers & Badges Grill Off, set for Saturday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Municipal Park (Monkey Park). AUG. 17 —...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 15, 2024 | Column, Sean Dietrich
Becca’s Vacation OPINION — This house is a tomb. Ever since the kid left. We’ve had a kid here at the lake for the past several days. Our goddaughter. She left this morning.There is evidence a child has been in this house, however. There is, for example, a giant...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 15, 2024 | Ann Cipperly, Column
Prepare delicious treats for after school snacks BY ANN CIPPERLY Now that school has started, the slower pace of summer is over. It’s back to the rush of getting to school on time, homework and going to bed early. Children come home from school hungry and ready for a...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 15, 2024 | Beth Pinyerd, Column
Fruits of the Spirit OPINION — As an older teacher, I am blessed to be doing inter-generational teaching at Trinity Preschool. Lee Ann Scroggins is the director, and teachers are greeting their students with Fruits of the Spirit decorations on the doors and bulletin...