by The Observer Staff | Nov 11, 2025 | Column, Walt Albritton
BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — My voice was steady. I was calm and composed as I explained to my friends that like the Apostle Paul, “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances” (Philippians 4:11). I wanted them to know that, with the Lord’s help, I had...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 11, 2025 | Obituaries
John PlumbA graveside service will be held in Auburn Memorial Park Cemetery on Wednesday, Nov. 12, beginning at 1 p.m. CST. A full obituary and details for his Celebration of Life ceremony will be posted at a later date. Ron SteubeA visitation for Mr. Ron Steube will...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 11, 2025 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Down 21-0 to Vestavia Hills High School with 3:17 left in the first quarter, the Auburn High School football team’s postseason aspirations hung in the balance.On the sidelines, stunned players convinced each other that they...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 11, 2025 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
OPINION — In a dramatic first-round clash of the AHSAA Class 7A playoffs, the Opelika Bulldogs (8-3) pulled off a gutsy 27-21 road win over the Hewitt-Trussville Huskies (8-3) last Friday night in Trussville.Opelika advances into the second round and marks a defining...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 11, 2025 | Sports
BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION –– In the first round of the Class 3A playoffs on Friday, the Glenwood Gators earned its first playoff win as a member of the AHSAA with a 43-10 win over Thomasville.The win helped erase the bitter taste out of the...
