by The Observer Staff | Jul 6, 2022 | Events
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by The Observer Staff | Jul 6, 2022 | Events
Opelika’s annual 4th of July event, Freedom Celebration, took place on Saturday, July 2. Hosted by Opelika Parks and Recreation, the community gathered at the event to enjoy food, musical entertainment and fireworks. The Silver Wings Parachute Team made a grand...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 6, 2022 | Column, Walt Albritton
By WALTER ALBRITTON RELIGION ― Some Christians are content to think of themselves as poor sinners, saved by grace. They reason that since no one can live a perfect life, God does not expect them to live much differently from non-believers. They believe God loves them...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 6, 2022 | Obituaries
Lee County Coroner Bill Harris passed away Wednesday June 29, 2022 surrounded by family, while at his favorite vacation spot, the beach. He was born in Opelika, Alabama, on Nov. 24, 1954, to the late William Stephen Harris, Jr. and Helen Harris. He is survived by his...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 6, 2022 | Obituaries
Jessie Noble Smith, 80, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022. A graveside service will be 10 a.m. Monday, June 27, 2022 at Garden Hills Cemetery. Visitation was held Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home from 4 to 6 p.m. Mr. Smith is preceded in death...
