by The Observer Staff | Jun 10, 2025 | Column, Sean Dietrich
BY SEAN DIETRICH OPINION — “Dear Sean,” the email began. “I teach vacation Bible school… Last year we had three Latino children whose parents are undocumented immigrants…“Church leadership felt it best not to allow these children to attend VBS this year. It broke my...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 10, 2025 | Column, Stacey Wallace
BY STACEY WALLACE OPINION — In previous columns, I have written about the adventures of the Fearsome Foursome: my Daddy, Mama and Daddy’s two older sisters, Aunt Jenny and Aunt Betty. These sensational senior citizens kept us on our toes. For about 25 years, they...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 10, 2025 | Education
LIVINGSTON — The University of West Alabama held spring commencement exercises on May 8 and 9. Local students who graduated include:From Auburn – Julia Austin and Pamela Wilson, both received B.S. degrees in interdisciplinary studies; Kaitlin Hill, B.S. degree...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 10, 2025 | Featured
BY OBSERVER STAFF AUBURN/OPELIKA — Samantha “Sam” Vise, a senior at Auburn University, has joined The Observer team as a summer intern.Originally from the Birmingham suburb of Trussville, Vise began her college career at the University of North Alabama then...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 10, 2025 | Featured
BY SAM VISEFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — It’s more than just a game — Scrabble brings people together. That’s the spirit behind the North American Scrabble Players Association (NASPA) Club #903, better known as the Auburn Scrabble Club.The club meets every Sunday at 1...
