by The Observer Staff | Feb 9, 2026 | Column, Walt Albritton
I am writing this on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. This day is the first anniversary of the death of my son, John Mark Albritton. He was 65. Since last words are important, I wish I could remember Mark’s last words to me. I cannot because on the day he died, he could...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 9, 2026 | Column
BY ROBERT MILLER John 1:45–46Most of us know what it feels like to be labeled. Sometimes it happens early in life. “He’s not very academic.” “She’s shy.” “That kid will never amount to much.” Other times it comes later — after a mistake, a failure, a season we wish we...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 9, 2026 | Sports
BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER *See video of photos at bottom of article AUBURN — The Auburn wheelchair basketball program hit its stride over the weekend, finishing a perfect 3–0 at its home tournament with a dramatic victory over Alabama followed by two dominant...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 9, 2026 | Community, Events
BY The Austin 1st Foundation AUBURN-OPELIKA — Join the Austin 1st Foundation for the 4th annual Aces Fore Austin Charity Golf Scramble at the Lakes Course at Robert Trent Jones Grand National Monday, May 18. The event is being held in memory of Anthony and Lindsey...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 9, 2026 | Education
IRONDALE, Ala. — The Howard and Juanita Savage Scholarship Foundation, in partnership with the Alabama Associated General Contractors (Alabama AGC), is proud to announce the recipients of its most recent scholarship awards supporting students pursuing a career in...
