by The Observer Staff | Aug 24, 2022 | Events
The Mu Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha celebrated its 43rd anniversary last week and hosted a Fest in the Park on Saturday, Aug. 20. The event was held at the Opelika...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 24, 2022 | Community, Events
The Mu Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha celebrated its 43rd anniversary last week and donated a bench to the Covington Recreation Center. The bench was placed in the park for children and adults to use at their leisure. PHOTOS BY EMILY KEY / FOR THE...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 24, 2022 | Column, Walt Albritton
By WALTER ALBRITTON RELIGION — Since the heinous Russian invasion of Ukraine, much has been written about sunflowers. That’s because the “soniashnyk” is the beloved flower of the Ukrainian people. It is the national flower of the country. And the beautiful flag of...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 24, 2022 | Events
contributed By Morgan Bryce Contributor to the Restoring Uchee Chapel Project RUSSELL COUNTY — The Russell County Historical Commission is asking for the surrounding community’s help in its endeavor to restore the historic Uchee Chapel Methodist Church. Located...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 24, 2022 | Obituaries
James Albert Foshee, 92 of Opelika, passed away Aug. 21, 2022, at Bethany House. Mr. Foshee was born Oct. 28, 1929, to Prentis and Alice Foshee in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. As a longtime member of Pepperell United Methodist Church, he served on several board...
