by The Observer Staff | Jan 12, 2024 | Column, Stacey Wallace
BY STACEY WALLACEPHOTOS BY MIKE WALLACE OPINION — As I have mentioned many times in this column, I dislike and distrust most technology. However, even I have to admit that some technology has made life much easier for me. For example, back when I was a high school and...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 12, 2024 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
ICE SKATINGLocated on the Hey Day Market greenspace, the ice-skating rink is open daily from noon until 8:30 p.m. through Jan. 15. Cost, which includes skate rental and one hour of skate time, is $13 for children ages 12 & under and $20 for adults. LOCAL AUTHOR @...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 12, 2024 | Slider
BY NOAH GRIFFITH | FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The start of SEC play didn’t slow down Auburn University men’s basketball one bit.No. 16 Auburn (13-2, 2-0) knocked down two giants in its first two SEC games to extend its win streak to eight games. Six of those wins have...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 12, 2024 | Schools
BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Opelika High School hosted a meet-and-greet for new head football coach Bryan Moore on Jan. 4 at the school’s indoor practice facility.Opelika City Schools Superintendent Dr. Farrell Seymore introduced Moore to a...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 12, 2024 | Column, Sean Dietrich
BY SEAN DIETRICH OPINION — It’s a rainy night in Columbus, Georgia. I have an interview on the local evening news. This is a monumental occasion. My mother called to make sure I was wearing clean underwear.The last time I was in Columbus, I was in college. I was...