by The Observer Staff | Dec 7, 2022 | Obituaries
Joanne Whitlow Cork, 77, of Opelika, Alabama, passed away Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at her home. A graveside service was held Dec. 7, 2022, at Garden Hills Cemetery in Opelika, with the Rev. Mike Newman officiating. There was no formal visitation. Cork was born Sept....
by The Observer Staff | Dec 7, 2022 | Column, Walt Albritton
By WALTER ALBRITTON RELIGION — Envy takes over now and then. Usually it’s when I see a man wearing a jacket that would look good on me. But so far, envy has not persuaded me to replace my old blue jacket with a fancy new one. With a label inside that says “Members...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 7, 2022 | Bruce Green, Column
RELIGION — (Anxiety is a serious issue in our world today. In this five-part series, we’re exploring this problem, as well as the difference faith in God can make.) Faith in God will get us through the storms of life. Stated in its positive form, this is the...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 7, 2022 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BYWREATHS ACROSS AMERICA ALABAMA — On Dec. 1, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) announced that Jersey Mike’s Subs, a fast-casual sub sandwich franchise, has made a $300,000 donation and issued a challenge to help raise funds to sponsor...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 7, 2022 | Column, Opinions, Politics
BY SEN. TOMMY TUBERVILLE OPINION — In 1902, an Alabama woman’s experience on a snowy day produced one of the most commonly used inventions of the modern era. While riding a streetcar in New York City, Mary Anderson noticed that her driver had to frequently get out of...
