by The Observer Staff | Jun 15, 2026 | Column
BY ROBERT MILLER OPINION — Most of us have probably climbed a tree at some point in our lives. As children, trees became forts, lookout towers and places of adventure. They gave us a better view of the world around us. Sometimes they provided a place to hide. Other...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 15, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — As the days grow longer and hotter, Lee County high school basketball teams used their summer break to get a jumpstart on their 2026/27 seasons at the second-annual LaFayette “Play Day” showcase.That event, held on June 8 at...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 15, 2026 | Featured, Sports
Auburn takes the world stage — more than 80,000 fans packed Jordan-Hare Stadium on June 9 as international soccer powers Argentina and Iceland met in a FIFA World Cup 2026 warmup match, transforming Auburn into the center of the soccer world for one unforgettable...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 15, 2026 | Column, Walt Albritton
OPINION —What is grace? The Bible teaches us that we are “saved by grace.” But what exactly is grace?The word grace is one of the most commonly used words in the church. It is found in the King James Version and the English Standard Version 131 times. Hundreds of...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 15, 2026 | Column
BY CASEY KINSOLVING “If God is the best Father, does that mean He tells the best dad jokes too?” asks Ethan, 8. That’s a fair question. If you think about it, God probably invented humor, too.When we say God is the best Father, we’re not talking about how funny He is...
