by The Observer Staff | Mar 17, 2026 | Column, Walt Albritton
OPINION — The world in which we live is broken because of conflict and disagreement. It was no different in the first century when Jesus walked the Earth and encouraged his disciples to be peacemakers. Surely the living Christ wants his people to take seriously his...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 17, 2026 | Obituaries
Doris DavisIt is with deep sorrow the passing of Doris Grimes Davis, 89, of Opelika is announced. Doris went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 7, 2026.A memorial service was held on March 14, at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home.Born in Sylacauga, Alabama on March...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 17, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — A community health and wellness event is being organized to bring together medical professionals, community organizations and local residents for a day focused on health, service and outreach.Larry Patterson of Bethel No. 2 Missionary...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 17, 2026 | Column
OPINION — John 5:7 — “Sir, I have no man to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up…”There is something heartbreaking about that sentence.For 38 years, a man lay beside a pool in Jerusalem. People believed that when the water stirred, healing would happen....
by The Observer Staff | Mar 17, 2026 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
OPINION — The Opelika softball team (13-8) dropped a pair of close contests last week against quality opponents in Benjamin Russell and Prattville, proving once again that small details often decide big games.In Alexander City, the Lady Bulldogs fell 3-1 to Benjamin...
