by The Observer Staff | May 10, 2024 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — OPELIKA SPRING FOOTBALLOpelika high football coach Bryan Moore officially kicked off spring practice last week, his first as OHS head coach. Moore appeared on my radio show, “On the Mark,” earlier in the week to discuss the...
by The Observer Staff | May 10, 2024 | Beth Pinyerd, Column
OPINION — From “Here Comes A Hug” (author anonymous): It’s Wondrous what a hug can do. A hug can cheer you when you’re blue. A hug can say “I love you so” or “I really hate to see you go.” A hug can soothe a small child’s pain and bring a rainbow after the rain. Hugs...
by The Observer Staff | May 10, 2024 | Community
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Auburn Area Community Theatre (AACT) will present “The Game’s Afoot” — winner of the 2012 Edgar Award for Best Play from The Mystery Writers of America — over the course of two weekends beginning on May 10. The play will mark...
by The Observer Staff | May 10, 2024 | Ann Cipperly, Column
OPINION — As Mother’s Day approaches, Kathy Harrison remembers her wonderful mother who passed away too soon, and reflects on a full life as a grateful mom with a large family of children and grandchildren. Kathy and her husband, Dr. Darryl Harrison, feel “blessed...
by The Observer Staff | May 10, 2024 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
SPRING SUNDOWN CONCERT SERIESThe 2024 Spring Sundown Concert Series at Kiesel Park in Auburn will be held Thursdays in May from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The concerts are free. The community is invited to bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy great music, with food and sweet...
