by The Observer Staff | Jun 23, 2026 | Column
BY ROBERT MILLER OPINION — There are certain moments in life when we find ourselves in places we never expected to be. Sometimes those moments are exciting. Other times they challenge everything we thought we knew. I remember arriving in Afghanistan for my first...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 23, 2026 | Column, Walt Albritton
OPINION —“Rise and Shine.” That was my dad’s wake-up call when I was a young boy.It was five o’clock in the morning. Since Dad got up every morning at 4:30, he had already showered and dressed. I had two cows to milk before getting ready for school.What is the origin...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 23, 2026 | Column
OPINION —“If I saw soldiers hurting Jesus, I’d want to help, but I might be too scared,” said Lucas, 9. “I’d probably hide behind a camel.”Fear can stop us from doing the right thing. In John 19:38-42, we meet two men who were afraid, but they still found the courage...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 23, 2026 | Obituaries
LESLIE “EARL” DIGMANRetired CW3 Leslie “Earl” Digman passed away on June 21, 2026.He was predeceased by Geraldine “Gerry” Digman, wife of 60 years and son in law Frank “Buddy” DeGraffenried. He is survived by Jo DeGraffenried; Lesley Digman; Trish Boston (Scott);...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 23, 2026 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
OPINION —Summer may still be in full swing but make no mistake, football season is already taking shape in Opelika.Opelika High School head football coach Jonathan Chandler joined “On the Mark” radio show on FOX Sports the Game earlier this week, offering an inside...
