CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN UNIVERSITY AUBURN— Widely regarded as one of the top offensive minds in college football, Alex Golesh has been named Auburn Football’s head coach, Athletics Director John Cohen announced Sunday. The 33rd head coach in program history, Golesh comes to The Plains following three highly successful seasons leading the South Florida program from 2023-25. Golesh engineered a rapid rebuild of the USF program, and...
BY NOAH GRIFFITH THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — The Glenwood Gators’ playoff run ended in the third round on Friday night, as they lost to the undefeated Southside-Selma Panthers by a score of 34-21. After earning the program’s first two playoff wins as a member of the AHSAA classification over the past two weeks at home, the Gators were outmatched in its first road game of the postseason. The loss ends Glenwood’s season with a final record of...
BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Deuce Knight didn’t just get his first collegiate start Saturday afternoon in Jordan-Hare Stadium; the highly-touted freshman announced his presence with authority. On his first snap of the game, Knight dropped back to pass, looked left, moved right, made a cut and was gone, sprinting 75 yards to the end zone. At 15 seconds, his touchdown tied the Auburn record for the fastest touchdown scored (Carnell...
CONTRIBUTED BY ALEA MONTGOMERY — As families across the state prepare to gather and give thanks, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging motorists to make safety a priority during this Thanksgiving holiday travel period. With heavier-than-usual highway traffic expected, partly due to increased roadway travel following recent airline disruptions connected to the federal government shutdown, ALEA troopers are reminding all drivers to...
CONTRIBUTED BYAUBURN-OPELIKA TOURISM OPELIKA — Downtown Opelika will once again transform into a winter wonderland as the city presents Opelika’s Very Merry Christmas, running Wednesday, Nov. 26 through Saturday, Jan. 2. This annual celebration unites residents, businesses and visitors for a season filled with community traditions, dazzling displays and festive events across the city. Each year, downtown Opelika glows with lights,...
BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Victorian Front Porch Tour (VFPT) is underway, and organizers are preparing for one of the most activity-packed years yet. This year’s tour runs December 10–14, with the driving tour open nightly from 5–9 p.m. and the walking tour scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13, from 6–9 p.m. The walking-tour evening will begin with a Chamber ribbon cutting at 6 p.m. at the corner of 8th Street and 2nd Avenue, led...
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CONTRIBUTED BY NURSES HONOR GUARD OF EAST CENTRAL ALABAMA TUSKEGEE — The Nurses Honor Guard of East Central Alabama had the distinct honor of performing a Nightingale Tribute in memory of Edith James, LPN, at Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church on...
CONTRIBUTED BY ALEA MONTGOMERY — As families across the state prepare to gather and give thanks, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging motorists to make safety a priority during this Thanksgiving holiday travel period. With...
CONTRIBUTED BY THE HARBOR OPELIKA — At The Harbor at Opelika, the health and safety of our residents and team members is our highest priority. As part of our commitment to providing a clean, healthy and supportive environment, we have replaced...
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