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On the road to the Breezeway

OPINION —A little over two weeks ago, my good friend Shelly, who lives in LaGrange, Georgia, came to Auburn to go shopping and have lunch with me on Black Friday. Shelly is 10 years younger than I and is my personal shopper. She hones in on great buys and then helps...

Sean of the South | A Thanksgiving to remember

OPINION — Wake up early. Still dark outside. It is 30-odd degrees on Lake Martin and I can’t feel my unmentionables. The 1940s cabin is poorly insulated. You could store Ben & Jerry’s products in the living room. I make coffee. Sit on the couch, wedging...

Southern Hospitality | Carol Clemmons shares ideas for holiday entertaining

When the tornado hit Beauregard in 2019, Carol Clemmons, who had worked with disaster relief organizations, volunteered with Samaritan’s Purse in Opelika. She was so impressed with the outpouring of care and love from the community that Carol realized she wanted to...

On the Mark | Coach Moore’s impact at OHS

OPINION — Note: By the time this paper is printed, Opelika or Thompson is the AHSAA Class 7A State Champion. Unfortunately, the paper has to go to press prior to the game being completed.Be sure to watch The Observer’s website www.opelikaobserver.com for the final...

On the Mark | Feb. 13, 2025

On the Mark | Feb. 13, 2025

Feb 11, 2025

OPINION — Opelika High School Principal Kelli Fischer confirmed to me via telephone last week that OHS Athletic Director Jamie Williams will...

Altar Call | The man sitting on a tree limb

Altar Call | The man sitting on a tree limb

Feb 4, 2025

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — When Jesus was walking through Jericho, he attracted a large crowd. In the crowd was a man named Zacchaeus who was short...

A Taste of Grace | Not Ashamed!

A Taste of Grace | Not Ashamed!

Feb 4, 2025

BY BRUCE GREEN OPINION — In Romans 1:16-17, Paul speaks of how he is not ashamed of the gospel—the good news about what God has done for us through...

On the Mark | Feb. 13, 2025

On the Mark | Feb. 6, 2025

Feb 4, 2025

OPINION — As the chilly season winds down, Opelika’s athletes are making their last strides, jumps, and throws before spring sports kick off. This...

Making the Grade | Acre

Making the Grade | Acre

Feb 4, 2025

BY STACEY WALLACE OPINION — As I’ve mentioned many times in this column, my husband Mike and I taught for 30 years in LaGrange, Georgia. For 29 of...

Sean of the South | The hunt for ink and paper

Sean of the South | The hunt for ink and paper

Feb 4, 2025

BY SEAN DIETRICH OPINION — All I wanted was a newspaper.It was a small town. Somewhere in the Southeast. Big shopping complex, off the interstate....

Sean of the South | The hunt for ink and paper

Sean of the South | El Camino de Crazy-O

Jan 28, 2025

I’ve never seen London. I’ve never seen France. Consequently, I’ve never seen anyone’s underpants. But in a few months my wife Jamie and I will fly...

Southern Hospitality | Gather family at table for hearty pasta dishes

Southern Hospitality | Gather family at table for hearty pasta dishes

Jan 28, 2025

BY ANN CIPPERLY During cold winter days, hearty pasta dishes provide warm, comforting meals that everyone in the family will enjoy. With a big pot...

Classroom Observer | Making children feel loved

Classroom Observer | Making children feel loved

Jan 28, 2025

BY BETH PINYERD OPINION — As an early childhood teacher it is my heartfelt desire for children to know just how special they are. I want them to...

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