by The Observer Staff | Mar 23, 2026 | Column, Walt Albritton
OPINION — BY TIM ALBRITTON Allow me to give you, the readers, a brief introduction. I’m Tim Albritton, Walter Albritton’s son. Mom and Dad had five sons; I was number four. Dad has experienced some health issues over the past month or so, which has led to him to ask...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 23, 2026 | Column
BY CASEY KINSOLVING OPINION — “If I were Jesus, I would ask God for a golden throne, a diamond crown and a sword made of lightning,” says Tyler, 10. “That would be glorious!”That would definitely turn some heads, but Jesus had something even better in mind.In John...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 23, 2026 | Column
BY ROBERT MILLER OPINION — Mark 6:41 — “He took the five loaves and the two fish, looked up to heaven, blessed and broke the loaves…” Most of us have experienced that moment when we look at what we have and realize it simply isn’t enough. It might happen at the end of...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 23, 2026 | Events
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER MONTEVALLO — The Alabama USA Semiquincentennial Commission (A250AL) will present Sweet Home 250 — Where Freedom Feels Like Home, Alabama’s official celebration of America’s 250th birthday, July 3–4, 2026 at American Village. The two-day...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 23, 2026 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
OPINION — Registration is now open for Opelika DBB Baseball, a recreational league for players ages 13–15. Registration is available at the Opelika Sportsplex and online through Opelika Parks and Recreation and will remain open through April 15.All registered players...
