by The Observer Staff | Feb 23, 2026 | Education
By Kadie TaylorThe Observer BEAUREGARD — Community and state leaders, along with Lee County law enforcement, gathered at Beauregard Elementary School on Monday, Feb. 23, for the presentation of the Attorney General’s 2025 Safe Schools Award.Beauregard Elementary...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 23, 2026 | Community
Contributed By Lt. Col. Michael McEntyre EAST ALABAMA — The Civil Air Patrol, established Dec. 1, 1941, continues to serve communities nationwide with more than 60,000 volunteers supporting missions that include search and rescue, disaster relief, counterdrug...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 23, 2026 | Ann Cipperly, Column
The author of four children’s books, Kay Whaley enjoys cooking and having family gather at their Auburn home for special occasions. Kay’s husband, Mark, also has a love of cooking that he learned from his father. They are sharing favorite recipes from both sides of...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 23, 2026 | Column, Sean Dietrich
OPINION —I’d say the biggest problem facing this country is typos. Typos are cropping up everywhere. In advertisements, in emails, and even within the very words your reading now.The main reason for this is your phone, which thinks it’s smarter than you. Your phone...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 23, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
CONTRIBUTED BY LCLC LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Literacy Coalition served nearly 1,000 individuals in 2025, marking a significant increase in demand for adult literacy services across the community.Organization leaders say the growth reflects both rising need and...
