by The Observer Staff | Jun 30, 2026 | Column
OPINION —“If I saw an empty tomb, I’d check for zombies,” said Logan, 9. “I wouldn’t think, ‘Oh, Jesus rose from the dead!’ because that would sound like a fairy tale.”That may be exactly what the disciples thought at first. On that first Easter morning, Mary...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 30, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — On a day that showcased its gleaming new indoor facility, Smiths Station High School gave the crowd a reason to stay until the very end.The Panthers edged Loachapoka High School in a thrilling 25-19 double overtime...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 30, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — On a humid summer evening at Beauregard Park, a small group of girls gathered on the multipurpose field.Around them were orange and blue cones, a pile of flagged belts and a handful of coaches who had pre-prepared drills.For...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 30, 2026 | Education
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA — Some 7,000 degrees were awarded during The University of Alabama’s spring 2026 commencement at Coleman Coliseum in May 2026.Local graduates include:Kathryn Arnall of Auburn received a Bachelor of Science.Sarah Bodiford of Auburn received a...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 30, 2026 | Letter to the Editor
A tale of two administrations: Auburn University trustees grab power while Auburn City Council gives it away OPINION —Let me speak plainly about two troubling shifts in how power is exercised right here in our local Auburn community. A community where a city and a...
