by The Observer Staff | Dec 9, 2025 | Community
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER LEE COUNTY — Community members, farmers and local officials gathered Nov. 20 at Lazenby Farms for the annual Lee County Farm-City Banquet, an event highlighting the partnership between rural and urban communities and recognizing leaders in...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 9, 2025 | Column, Sean Dietrich
OPINION —Tony James stood holding a cardboard sign on the street corner, caught in the cold drizzle.Damp clothes. Sun-beaten skin. Moving around to keep from shivering.Nobody really paid attention to Tony. Motorists sped around him. Most refusing to roll down windows....
by The Observer Staff | Dec 9, 2025 | Column, Stacey Wallace
OPINION —A little over two weeks ago, my good friend Shelly, who lives in LaGrange, Georgia, came to Auburn to go shopping and have lunch with me on Black Friday. Shelly is 10 years younger than I and is my personal shopper. She hones in on great buys and then helps...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 9, 2025 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — After both the Auburn High School (7A) girls’ and boys’ teams defeated Lee-Scott Academy (3A) at home on Nov. 20, the Warriors sought revenge as the Tigers returned the favor with a trip to Samford Gymnasium.While the Lady Tigers...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 9, 2025 | Obituaries
CHARITY VICTORIA JONESCharity Victoria Jones was born April 10, 1970, in Clay County, Alabama. After a hard battle with cancer, she was called home on Dec. 3, 2025. In her final months, she was cared for by her niece, Misty Wilson, and surrounded by her family in her...
