by The Observer Staff | Apr 5, 2023 | Column, Walt Albritton
By WALTER ALBRITTON RELIGION — “Zacchaeus was a wee little man, a wee little man was he. He climbed up in a sycamore tree for the Lord he wanted to see. And as the Savior passed that way, He looked up in the tree, and He said, ‘Zacchaeus you come down, for I’m...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 5, 2023 | Sports
The varsity Beauregard baseball team defeated Tallassee, 5-4, after a walk-off single in extra innings. According to Scorebook Live, the Hornets sit at 6-11 overall, with the AHSAA playoffs set to begin April 21. PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER 2023-03-2 BB...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 5, 2023 | Sports
BY DANIEL LOCKE FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn Tigers have had an up-and-down season so far in 2023. The Tigers are 18-9-1 overall, and 3-6 in conference play at this point. The lack of depth in the pitching rotation is a large part of the reason why Auburn has...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 5, 2023 | Obituaries
Maddline White Foshee, 89, of Opelika, passed away on March 31, 2023, at her home. Maddline was born Aug. 25, 1933, to William Cary and Freddie Farrow White in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. Maddline was a longtime member of Pepperell United Methodist Church. She was...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 5, 2023 | Obituaries
Donald “Don” Ellis McConnell, 86, of Opelika, passed away March 27, 2023. Born and raised in Opelika, Don graduated from Opelika (Clift) High School and attended Auburn University. Don owned and operated McConnell Cleaners for over 40 years with his wife Margaret. He...
