by The Observer Staff | Sep 16, 2025 | Community
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Will O. (Trip) Walton, aka “The Fighter,” has been included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world.Walton practices personal injury litigation at Walton...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 16, 2025 | Sports
BY KAYLEIGH FREEMANFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN – Auburn native Lucas Lindsay won first place in Division 1 of the 2025 Bassmaster Opens, a series of four competitive fishing tournaments. Out of approximately 170 participants in Division 1, only the top 50 qualified for...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 16, 2025 | Sports
BY D. MARK MITCHELLFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Lee-Scott Academy continued its dominant start to the season, dismantling region foe Beulah 70–16 in a lopsided road victory. But despite the fireworks on the scoreboard and a perfect 4–0 record, the Warriors are keeping...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 16, 2025 | Community
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Hometime Solutions opened in Opelika in July and provides discount mattresses and furniture for Lee County residents.“It’s exciting,” said Hometime Solutions Owner Willie Moore. “They don’t have a store like this. I don’t know...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 16, 2025 | Column, Walt Albritton
BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — As Peter walked on the seashore toward Jesus, the smell of burning charcoal reminded him of another charcoal fire. He was warming himself at that fire when a girl asked if he was not a follower of Jesus. Oh, no, Peter had lied; “I don’t...