by The Observer Staff | May 12, 2026 | Column
OPINION — “If Jesus is the King, why didn’t He just order an army of angels to rescue Him?” asked Caleb, 10. “He could’ve blinked and zapped everybody!” Caleb’s question might be exactly what Pontius Pilate was thinking during his famous conversation with Jesus in...
by The Observer Staff | May 12, 2026 | Column, Sean Dietrich
OPINION — What is God? This single question underpins all things on the Camino de Santiago, a trail inhabited by us full-time pilgrims whose lives are contained in backpacks.We pilgrims think about this question as we walk. We ponder this question even as we are...
by The Observer Staff | May 12, 2026 | Column, Walt Albritton
OPINION — I love the story of a father who became thirsty while mowing his lawn on a hot summer day. His little boy was playing nearby so he asked the boy to bring him a glass of cold water. Though his son was busy making mud pies in the yard, he eagerly obeyed...
by The Observer Staff | May 12, 2026 | Column, Stacey Wallace
OPINION — When this column is published on May 14, many people will be getting ready for high school graduations. Unbelievably, Patton, Mike’s and my great-nephew, will soon graduate from Oak Mountain High School in Birmingham. How is this possible? Just the other...
by The Observer Staff | May 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
JO ANNE HUGHES Jo Anne Jordan Hughes, lovingly known as “Tootie” and “2E” to those closest to her, passed away peacefully at home on Mother’s Day, surrounded by the love of her family. Jo Anne was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend whose love for...
