by The Observer Staff | Oct 7, 2025 | Obituaries
JAMES LAMAN CUNNINGHAMJames Laman Cunningham, 64, passed away at East Alabama Medical on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025.He was proceeded in death by his father, James Olin Cunningham; mother, Elizabeth Virginia Cunningham; sister, Joe Anita Helms and sister, Patrice Virginia...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 7, 2025 | Sports
BY JEFF MILLERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Southern Christian Patriots delivered a statement win Friday night, rolling past Jacksonville Christian 56–6 in a complete team performance that showcased dominance in all three phases of the game.Junior Gabriel Decker...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 6, 2025 | Events
BY STACEY WALLACEFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY —According to the Alzheimer’s Association, “Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disease and the most common form of dementia, accounting for 60-80% of all cases.” Other statistics about the disease include: “1. Over seven...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 6, 2025 | Column, Walt Albritton
BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — Questions abound in our daily lives. We communicate with questions: “How are you?” “How’s the family?” “What have you been doing?”Jesus used questions brilliantly in his teaching. Spend a few minutes with me imagining Jesus asking you some...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 6, 2025 | Featured
BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — In June 2023, the Garst family felt everything was perfect in their lives when they welcomed their third child, Ruthie, into the world. What came next for them shattered their lives as they were — but now it’s their reason...
