by The Observer Staff | Jun 23, 2026 | Politics
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — A plot of land in north Auburn that was originally gifted to Auburn University could soon become the site of an extensive renovation project and a major developer’s residence.That proposal, known as Noble Hall Plantation,...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 23, 2026 | Legals
IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, ALABAMAIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:HALCY COLQUITT, Deceased.Case No.: 2026-229NOTICE TO CREDITORSLetters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to SYMONE COLQUITT, Personal Representative on the 3rd day of June, 2026,...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 23, 2026 | Column
BY ROBERT MILLER OPINION — There are certain moments in life when we find ourselves in places we never expected to be. Sometimes those moments are exciting. Other times they challenge everything we thought we knew. I remember arriving in Afghanistan for my first...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 23, 2026 | Column, Walt Albritton
OPINION —“Rise and Shine.” That was my dad’s wake-up call when I was a young boy.It was five o’clock in the morning. Since Dad got up every morning at 4:30, he had already showered and dressed. I had two cows to milk before getting ready for school.What is the origin...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 23, 2026 | Column
OPINION —“If I saw soldiers hurting Jesus, I’d want to help, but I might be too scared,” said Lucas, 9. “I’d probably hide behind a camel.”Fear can stop us from doing the right thing. In John 19:38-42, we meet two men who were afraid, but they still found the courage...
