by The Observer Staff | Nov 8, 2023 | Sports
PHOTOS BY JERRY BALLAS / FOR THE OBSERVER The Beauregard Hornets defeated Lincoln last Friday night. They will take on the undefeated Gulf Shores in an away game this...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 8, 2023 | Ann Cipperly, Column
BY ANN CIPPERLY With their home nestled among towering trees, Mary Ann and Dr. Norman Godwin will celebrate Thanksgiving with their grown children, extended family and international students. The holiday will also include a “thankful tree” and a cookie decorating...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 8, 2023 | Column, Sean Dietrich
BY SEAN DIETRICH The email came from someone named Paxton.“Dear Sean,” the message began, “my dog died today and I feel like I can’t go on. I know you‘ve lost a dog before. How do you go on without them?”As it happens, I have lost 12 dogs in my life. Twelve sounds...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 8, 2023 | Column, Walt Albritton
BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — The above title in correct English would be: What are you doing? Around the house, some of us take shortcuts with our words. I can remember my wife asking me many times, “Whatcha doing?”I got in the habit of replying with a cute answer like...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 8, 2023 | Bruce Green, Column
BY BRUCE GREEN OPINION — In Daniel 5, we’ve moved forward an indeterminate amount of time. Chapter 4 takes place during Nebuchadnezzar’s reign (which ended in 562 BC). Chapter 5 takes place the night the Medo-Persians come to power (539 BC), so we know at least 23...
