by The Observer Staff | Mar 13, 2024 | Community, Events, Featured
Tickets available now, proceeds benefit Food Bank of East Alabama BY ANN CIPPERLY FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Since the Empty Bowls event was first held in 2014 by the Opelika Rocky Brook Potters, nearly $100, 000 has been raised for the Food Bank of East Alabama to...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 13, 2024 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
BREAKFAST WITH THE BUNNYAuburn Parks & Recreation will host the 23rd Annual Breakfast with the Bunny for children ages 3 and under and their adult chaperones on Saturday, March 23, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Kiesel Park. Tickets are $10 per person which includes a...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 13, 2024 | Bruce Green, Column
BY BRUCE GREEN OPINION — I came across a story — perhaps it was more of a parable — you decide for yourself. It was about two girls in their early teens who were best friends. They lived in a small neighborhood that was served by a mom-and-pop grocery store — the kind...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 13, 2024 | Column, Walt Albritton
BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — In the early days of Jesus’ ministry, John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” Years later, after the resurrection of Jesus, the beloved disciple John has a vision...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 13, 2024 | Obituaries
BARBARA ANN ZUPON CURRYBarbara Ann Zupon Curry, a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away surrounded by her loving family in Opelika, on March 9, 2024. Born in Dysart, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 5, 1937, to Joseph and Anna Zupon, Barbara’s...
