by The Observer Staff | Jul 14, 2026 | Obituaries
BESSIE “BESS” DELZANNE HOBBS LORDBessie “Bess” Delzanne Hobbs Lord, age 81, died on July 5, 2026. A memorial service celebrating Bess’s life will be held at Frederick Dean Funeral Home chapel on Friday July 17, at 10:30 a.m. Tony McCullough, senior pastor of Christ...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 14, 2026 | Column, Walt Albritton
BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — The evidence of what God does in response to intercessory prayer is undeniable and awe-inspiring. I remember a holy moment riding down Palafox Street in Pensacola when a friend said to me, “I owe my life in Christ to my wife; she prayed for...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 14, 2026 | Column
OPINION — “If I saw Jesus after he rose from the dead, I would probably scream, then faint, then scream again,” said Lily, 10. “Then I would hug him and ask if he brought snacks.”Jesus didn’t bring snacks when he first appeared to his disciples on Easter evening, but...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 14, 2026 | Sports
Now an SEC commit, Cason Myers is ready to shine BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — The last time Cason Myers stepped onto the field for Auburn High School, the junior quarterback walked off in tears after a furious comeback attempt against Opelika High School in...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 14, 2026 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — The Opelika High School football team officially kicked off another exciting week of preparation for the upcoming season Monday morning with its annual picture and media day at Bulldog Stadium.The Bulldogs partnered with Pure Game Sports...
