by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Column, Opinions
OPINION — Philippians 3:13 — “Forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead…” There are some things in life we wish we could forget. Words we said. Choices we made. Moments we wish we could take back. Even after...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Column, Walt Albritton
BY MATT ALBRITTON OPINION — How many times have you joined others in singing the great hymn, “Standing on the Promises?” How many times have you been comforted by its words? My favorite verse is verse two. Standing on the promises that cannot fail, when the...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Column, Opinions
OPINION — “If Christians were on a basketball team, they’d have to pass the ball instead of hog it,” said Ethan, age 10. “Jesus would probably be the coach and the MVP.” That’s a great way to start thinking about unity. Jesus prayed in John 17 that His followers would...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Legals
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA CV-2025-900547.00 Hardwood, LLC, Plaintiff, V. Household Realty Corporation, And, GSRAN, LLC, And Joan Marie Lindsay, And A Parcel of Real Property identified as: Lot 5, Block “D”, Section Two, Crouch’s...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Community
Opelika resident Mary Abrams celebrated her 100th birthday on April 6, surrounded by family, friends and community members who gathered to honor a century of faith, resilience and service. Abrams, a lifelong Opelika native, was recognized by the Lee-Russell Council of...