by The Observer Staff | Oct 12, 2022 | Column, Walt Albritton
By WALTER ALBRITTON RELIGION — October is an exciting month for major league baseball fans. Playoffs decide which teams will compete for the title of World Series Champions for 2022. As always in competitive sports, a key factor will be self-confidence. Winners play...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 28, 2022 | Community, Events
On Sept. 20, members of the community gathered at Courthouse Square in downtown Opelika for prayer, singing and discussion about bettering the community. Topics addressed included mental health, gun violence, spirituality and more. PHOTOS BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH / THE...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 28, 2022 | Community
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER St. Dun’s Buns of St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church recently donated to three organizations from donation proceeds of their baked goods. St. Dun’s Buns is a baking-for-a-donation group that benefits their community outreach...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 28, 2022 | Community, Events
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The community is invited to Pepperell Baptist Church on Oct. 2 to celebrate its organization 96 years ago. The homecoming worship service will begin at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. Jamie Baldwin bringing the message. Music will be...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 28, 2022 | Community
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER ALABAMA — Auburn native, graduate of Auburn High School and recently retired Alabama television news anchor Vanessa Echols has released her first book, “We’re in Heaven, and I Have Some Questions.” People of faith always have questions...
