by The Observer Staff | Feb 23, 2026 | Column, Walt Albritton
OPINION —My seminary training for ministry was equally divided between Vanderbilt University and Emory University. When the Methodist General Conference in 1972 terminated the work I was doing for the Methodist Publishing House, I was offered a similar editorial...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 23, 2026 | Obituaries
Enoch Joe YoungbloodEnoch Joe Youngblood, age 82, of Auburn, passed away on Feb. 17, 2026 at his home. He was born on April 14, 1943, in Reynolds, Georgia to T.J. and Iona Youngblood.Joe dedicated much of his life to service and hard work. He served his community...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 23, 2026 | Column
BY ROBERT MILLER OPINION —There’s a moment in John chapter 9 that often gets overlooked, but it’s one of the most telling details in the entire story.After Jesus heals a man who was born blind, the Bible says the neighbors and those who had seen him begging began to...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 23, 2026 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell, Sports
OPINION —The Opelika Bulldogs saw their postseason run come to an end with a 48–33 loss to top-ranked Dothan in the Class 7A regional semifinals at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome in Montgomery, last Friday.Although Opelika opened strong and even held an 11–9 lead after the...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 23, 2026 | Education
By Kadie TaylorThe Observer BEAUREGARD — Community and state leaders, along with Lee County law enforcement, gathered at Beauregard Elementary School on Monday, Feb. 23, for the presentation of the Attorney General’s 2025 Safe Schools Award.Beauregard Elementary...
