by The Observer Staff | Apr 5, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Whether it’s on the gridiron, hardwood, soccer pitch or diamond, games between bitter crosstown rivals Auburn High School and Opelika High School always seem to carry an extra edge no matter the records.Last week’s softball...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 5, 2026 | Column
BY CASEY KINSOLVING OPINION — “If you read the Bible a lot, people might think you’re weird,” says Liam, age nine. “But that’s okay. God likes weird.”That might be the funniest compliment the Bible has ever received, and Liam’s not wrong. In John 17, Jesus prayed for...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 5, 2026 | Column, Walt Albritton
BY STEVE ALBRITTON BY STEVE ALBRITTONOPINION — Thirty years ago this week, I had my good friend and two-time BASSMASTER Classic champion Hank Parker speak at Trinity Methodist Church in Opelika. My father, Walter M. Albritton Jr. had been the senior pastor at the...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 5, 2026 | Column
BY ROBERT MILLER OPINION — Luke 24:5 — “Why do you seek the living among the dead?”There are moments in life when we go looking for something, even when we already know deep down, we’re looking in the wrong place.We look for peace in things that never seem to last. We...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 5, 2026 | Legals
NOTICE OF COMPLETIONIn accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Gordy Construction Company, 2960 Smith Rd. Fortson, GA 31808, Contractor, has completed the contract for Construction of LR 249 & LR 318 Water...
