by The Observer Staff | Jan 28, 2025 | Featured
A winter wonderland on The PlainsHow Auburn dealt with the snow event BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — 2025 has been the year for snow. Over the last couple of weeks, places like Atlanta, Georgia and Birmingham, Alabama had their first snowfall in years...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 28, 2025 | Obituaries
JOHN WILD John Wild of Auburn passed away Jan. 19, 2025, after an extended illness. Born in Detroit, Michigan, to Peter and Eloise Wild, John was one of five siblings. As he grew up, he turned into a jack of all trades, working as a paper boy, in a gas station and in...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 28, 2025 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
By D. Mark Mitchell OPINION — Opelika High School’s Athletic Department was quiet last week due to a winter storm that left our area with snow and ice for several days, causing Gov. Kay Ivey to declare a State of Emergency and making the decision to close schools...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 28, 2025 | Column, Walt Albritton
By Walt Albritton OPINION — Sherrill Morrison never preached a sermon in his church. A humble truck driver, he was not a prominent, influential leader in his church. However, Sunday after Sunday he stood in the sanctuary welcoming people to church. He did so with love...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 28, 2025 | Bruce Green, Column
By Bruce Green OPINION — Considering the circumstances they were facing, Jesus’ words to the seven churches in Asia in Revelation 2-3 are surprisingly brief. They obviously dealt with the most vital issues facing those communities.Sometimes though, it can also be...
