by The Observer Staff | Sep 13, 2023 | Column, Walt Albritton
BY WALT ALBRITTON For years I have smiled at the embarrassment of the Pharisees when Jesus left them speechless. The gospels tell of many instances when Jesus, while eating a meal with a prominent Pharisee, asked questions that silenced his self-righteous host and...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 13, 2023 | Obituaries
JENNIE LOWERYMrs. Jennie Lowery, 65, of Opelika,passed away on Sept. 9, 2023. A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m CST. A funeral service will be held at Watoola Methodist Church on Saturday, Sept....
by The Observer Staff | Sep 13, 2023 | Community, Featured
BY TUCKER MASSEY / FOR THE OBSERVER What started as an organized worship event in Neville Arena transformed into a life-changing experience for some in attendance Tuesday night. Before the Sept. 12 event even started, hopes were high for those volunteering and...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 7, 2023 | Obituaries
Russell Stuart Walker, age 59, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at his home in Opelika, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Although Russell has gone on for his Heavenly reward having lived his life as a faithful Christian, he will be missed by the...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 7, 2023 | Column, Sean Dietrich
BY SEAN DIETRICH There are three or four neighborhood cats who sit on my porch each morning as I write. They are feral animals. They were here when we moved in. Nobody owns them. But they are fixtures in our neighborhood.My morning writing routine is pretty...
