by The Observer Staff | Aug 31, 2026 | Column, Walt Albritton
OPINION — I was surprised to learn years ago that Buddhists and Hindus do not sing in worship as Christians do. Instead they hum mantras like the popular “Om Ah Hum.” I can hardly imagine Christians humming instead of singing. Lifting our voices in song helps us...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 31, 2026 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell, Sports
2026-08-27 Opelika 7 Hover 21 Coach Jonathan Chanler made a good show but not enough to hold off Hover OPINION —One of the most intriguing storylines surrounding Opelika football this season is the battle at quarterback, a competition that could ultimately make the...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 31, 2026 | Column
OPINION — “I think God calls people because He doesn’t have a phone, so He has to call them in their hearts,” said Lily, 5.Romans 1:1-7 begins Paul’s letter with a powerful introduction: “Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle…” (Romans 1:1)....
by The Observer Staff | Aug 31, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events
CONTRIBUTED BY CHRIST METHODIST CHURCH OF AUBURN AUBURN — Christ Methodist Church of Auburn will present gospel music artist CeCe Winans in concert Thursday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. at the Bill and Carol Ham Amphitheatre at the Gogue Performing Arts Center. Tickets start...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 31, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — Despite being a first-year program, Glenwood School’s fledgling flag football team had no problem scheduling David-versus-Goliath matchups.However, the proverbial stone never struck its mark after Opelika High School used...
