by The Observer Staff | Jun 8, 2026 | Politics
CONTRIBUTED BY THE RE-ELECT BOB PARSONS CAMPAIGN AUBURN — Auburn has been my home for many years, and serving Ward 6 on the Auburn City Council has been a privilege. Over the past eight years, I have worked to listen to residents, be available when needed, share as...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 8, 2026 | Column
OPINION — John 1:5 — “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”During our time living in Phoenix, Arizona, one of our favorite family adventures was visiting a lava tube near Flagstaff. Hidden among the pine trees, it was easy to miss....
by The Observer Staff | Jun 8, 2026 | Column, Walt Albritton
OPINION —Occasionally someone may be described as “living in the doldrums.” That means the person has the blues and is sad, depressed and lethargic. It’s not an uncommon experience. Most of us have days when despondency drains joy and energy from our lives.Since I...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 8, 2026 | Column
OPINION —“If someone poked me with a spear, I’d be mad,” says Jake, 8. “Jesus just let them do it. That’s amazing.”Jake is right. What happened to Jesus’ body after he died on the cross reveals not just his suffering, but the depth of his love and the truth of who he...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 8, 2026 | Obituaries
CHARLOTTE WILLISCharlotte Anne (Sistrunk) Willis, age 81, of Society Hill, Alabama, passed away at East Alabama Medical Center on June 3, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.She was born on Dec. 19, 1944, to Kelly and Doris (Yarbrough) Sistrunk in Chambers County,...
