by The Observer Staff | Oct 11, 2013 | Editorial Board, Opinions
Unfortunately, mental health is an issue not often discussed by many. That’s a shame because an estimated one out of every four American adults suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder each year (according to the National Institute for Mental Health). Rather than...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 11, 2013 | Column
A recent survey of college graduates revealed that barely half know that the U.S. Constitution establishes the separation of powers. A total of 43 percent failed to identify John Roberts as Chief Justice, and 52 percent didn’t know the correct length of congressional...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 11, 2013 | Legals
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO. CV 13-900378 MICHAEL R. WILLIAMS and TINA R. WILLIAMS, Plaintiffs, vs. The East Half of Lot 66, Lot 65, and the West Half of Lot 64, Block “B”, Buford Subdivision, lying in Sections 30 and 31, Township 18, Range 30,...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 4, 2013 | Column
I have some good news to report relating to snakes. Dr. Craig Guyer, Auburn’s official herpetologist, told me he saw an eastern kingsnake in his neighborhood in a semi-rural area south of Auburn. He also said he’s received reports of four other sightings of the...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 4, 2013 | Editorial Board, Opinions
Normally, within the realm of student theatre (especially high school student theatre), audiences are forced to put up with tepid, watered-down renditions of treasured musicals and plays, and they often leave disappointed and underwhelmed with what they’ve seen....