by The Observer Staff | Nov 2, 2026 | Column, Walt Albritton
OPINION — Life can become so difficult at times that even the staunchest Christian may decide that he has been forgotten by God. A friend’s wife was killed by a vicious tornado. He gave up his faith until the next day when in walked a friend who had driven 300...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 2, 2026 | Column
OPINION — “My mom says she doesn’t have favorites,” said Lily, 8. “But, I think the dog is winning.” Every kid knows what it feels like when somebody plays favorites. Maybe your brother always gets the biggest slice of pizza. Or your friend always gets picked first...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 2, 2026 | Legals
IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION PETITION OF SHANDRELL MICHELE WHITE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO: 2026-462 TO: Any potential unknown father, address unknown Please take notice that a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Probate Court of Lee...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 2, 2026 | Obituaries
ELIZABETH LEE FARR Elizabeth Lee Farr, 67, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away Oct. 21, 2026. She was born in 1959 to Marion Wallace Farr Sr. and Emma Fleming Farr. Liz graduated from Scott Preparatory School and Auburn University, where she earned a degree in...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 2, 2026 | Community
BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER OPELIKA — When Chelsea Rand-Fleming was diagnosed with breast cancer at 27, she was also pregnant with her second child. Although she had the support of her family, she found that facing cancer could still be an isolating experience....
