BY ANITA STIEFEL AND DAN SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Three local teams made it to the 2025 Alabama High School Athletic Association State Softball Playoffs — Auburn, Beauregard and Lee-Scott Academy. AUBURN HIGH SCHOOLIn Class 7A action, Auburn slipped past Daphne 1-0 in the first round, then lost 6-5 to Sparkman. In the elimination round, Fairhope was up 3-2 in the seventh inning when Auburn rallied, driving in three runs to take a 5-3...
BY DAVID BELL FOR THE OBSERVER The Lee County School District has received special recognition for its outstanding accomplishments in music education. During a regular meeting of the Lee County Board of Education on May 13, School Superintendent Dr. Mike Howard announced that the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) has recognized Lee County Schools as one of the best for 2025....
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER HUNTSVILLE — For the past week, the Lee-Scott Academy girls’ soccer team has made a habit of leaving things to the last second and living life on the edge. And with a shot at the team’s first Alabama High School Athletic Association state title on the line, it all came down to a penalty kick shootout.In the end, two saves from goalkeeper Olivia Murchison and penalty kicks from Merrill Huddleston, AJ Spillman...
BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — A local family has opened a new business called Toss It, providing the community with dependable and hassle-free trailer rental services.“One of my entrepreneurial beliefs is that a company has to have an easy process for the customer,” said Jay Pritchard, co-owner of Toss It. “Life is full of frustrations, and if you can make it easy to buy a product and the communication is great, customers will feel...
Renovations, expansion nearly complete at Opelika’s first all-inclusive park BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The city’s first all-inclusive, state-of-the-art park facility is in the final stage of completion, with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting scheduled for Saturday, May 24.Floral Park, located at Floral and Shamrock Streets, has been totally renovated and expanded to include amenities not found anywhere else in Opelika. The...
CONTRIBUTED TO THE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE — Tucked inside the halls of LaFayette High School, the Business Finance program under Chambers County School District is quietly shaping the future of tomorrow’s workforce. Offering industry-recognized certifications and real-world experiences, this program is quickly becoming a cornerstone of career-readiness for students across the district. The Business Finance program is led by Mrs. Laura Heath, a...
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Jane Bracht, RN honored for distinguished career CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Nurses Honor Guard of East Central Alabama held its first-ever Retirement Tribute on April 30 to honor the distinguished career of Registered Nurse Jane...
BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Located in a country setting, the historic Watoola Methodist Church in Beauregard will hold its 49th annual Barbecue and Bake Sale Saturday, May 17, from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Barbecue pork and chicken...
CONTRIBUTED BY A-O TOURISM AUBURN — Memorial Day weekend is about to bring national attention — and big-time fun — as the Turf Wars Kickball Tournament takes place in Auburn on Saturday and Sunday, May 24 and 25. This high-energy competition will...
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