by The Observer Staff | Nov 10, 2026 | Column
OPINION — “My little brother always says, ‘It’s not my fault!’” said Ava, 8. “Even when the cookie is still in his hand.”Excuses are as old as humanity. In Romans 2:12, Paul writes, “For as many as have sinned without law will also perish without law, and as many as...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 10, 2026 | Legals
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMAIn the Matter of: James Clay Foreman, an alleged incapacitated personTO: Any relatives or interested parties to include : Rebecca Marie- daughter- Lee County DHR has filed a Petition to appoint a Legal Guardian for the person...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 10, 2026 | Obituaries
CLARENCE RAYMOND BELL JR.Clarence Raymond Bell Jr., age 87, passed away Nov. 4, 2026, in Auburn. He was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi, on April 16, 1939, to Clarence Raymond Bell Sr. and Lillie Olevia Gasoway. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Kathy Lynn...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 10, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events, Featured
Hosanna Home and His Place seek community support to provide 3,500 meals and sandwiches this Thanksgiving BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER LAFAYETTE — Forty years ago, a simple act of kindness helped start a Thanksgiving tradition that has grown from feeding one family of...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 10, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events, Featured
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER EAST ALABAMA — Holiday shoppers looking for unique gifts and an opportunity to support small businesses will have a new shopping destination Saturday, Nov. 14, when the USA Event Center hosts a Holiday Vendor Event.The indoor market will be...