by The Observer Staff | Oct 12, 2022 | Bruce Green, Column
By BRUCE GREEN RELIGION — John assures the disciples he is writing in 1:1-4 of his first letter that the message they had shared with them about Christ was rooted in historical reality. There were Gnostic influencers who were spreading the heresy that Christ had not...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 12, 2022 | Community, Sports
The city of Opelika and the Opelika SportsPlex hosted the APP 35k Alabama Open Oct. 6-9. The USA Pickleball sanctioned event featured 453 registered players. 2022-10-08 Pickle ball Sunmed Alabama Classic 2022-10-08 Pickle ball Sunmed Alabama Classic 2022-10-08 Pickle...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 12, 2022 | Column, Walt Albritton
By WALTER ALBRITTON RELIGION — October is an exciting month for major league baseball fans. Playoffs decide which teams will compete for the title of World Series Champions for 2022. As always in competitive sports, a key factor will be self-confidence. Winners play...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 12, 2022 | Sports
BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Jordan-Hare Stadium was in its purest form on Oct. 30, 2021. Bleachers were chalk-full, excitement filled the air and the new-look Auburn Tigers handed the No. 11 Ole Miss Rebels their second loss of...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 12, 2022 | Obituaries
Linda Lee Drummond, 60, of Opelika, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, at 6:30 a.m. at her home with her family by her side. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and aunt. She was born on Oct. 24, 1961, at Lanier Hospital in...