by The Observer Staff | May 5, 2026 | Column
BY ROBERT MILLER OPINION — There are moments in life we wish we could take back. A conversation that went too far, a decision we knew better than to make, a moment when we didn’t stand when we should have or spoke when we shouldn’t have.And sometimes, it’s not just...
by The Observer Staff | May 5, 2026 | Column
OPINION — “If my mom loves like God, that means she probably needs a nap sometimes too,” said Olivia, 6. “Because loving people all day is hard work.”Moms are some of the hardest-working people on Earth. They love, serve and care for their families in a way that often...
by The Observer Staff | May 5, 2026 | Obituaries
ANITA MILLS “NITA” GUTHRIEAnita Mills Guthrie “Nita,” was born on April 22, 1935, in Mobile, Alabama. Nita was the daughter of Harry Toulmin Mills and Martha Rebecca Collins Mills. She spent her early years in Mobile before moving to Birmingham during high school,...
by The Observer Staff | May 5, 2026 | Column, Walt Albritton
OPINION — Resentment is a poison that can slowly ruin your life. To harbor bitter feelings toward someone is like taking a poison and expecting the person you despise to die.That is one of the great lessons I learned from sitting at the feet of E. Stanley Jones. When...
by The Observer Staff | May 5, 2026 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — The Opelika High School girls and boys track and field teams wrapped up a memorable season last weekend by competing in the Class 7A AHSAA State and Field Championships held over three days in Gulf Shores.The OHS girls team finished third...
