by The Observer Staff | Feb 4, 2026 | Column
There’s a story in Mark chapter 2 that has always made me smile — and well, challenged me at the same time. Jesus has returned to Capernaum, and word spreads quickly that He is teaching in a house. The crowd is so thick that no one can even get through the door....
by The Observer Staff | Feb 3, 2026 | Politics
CONTRIBUTED BY ALGOP Voters in portions of Lee and Chambers Counties went to the polls today for the Special General Election in Alabama House District 38. With 100% of precincts reporting, the unofficial results are as follows: Kristin Nelson (Republican): 2,958...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 3, 2026 | Politics
Considers land purchase from Stone Martin BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council approved a wide range of policy and routine matters during its Feb. 3 meeting, including zoning changes, multiple resolutions and appointments. The council also held...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 3, 2026 | Politics
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN – A massive mixed-use development in north Auburn must again wait for initial approval after the Auburn City Council on Feb. 3 voted to postpone votes on various annexations and zoning ordinances for the second time in as many...
