by The Observer Staff | Sep 23, 2026 | Sports
By Daniel Schmidt MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Independent School Association on Wednesday announced that its board of directors voted to disband its interscholastic athletic program at the end of the 2026-27 school year. The decision, which was at least partially brought...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 22, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika High School’s flag football team raced out to a 12-0 lead in the first quarter and never let up, walloping J.A.G. High School 39-0 on senior night.It was hardly a contest at Bulldog Stadium on Sept. 16 as the Lady...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 22, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Auburn High School locked up the regular season Class 6A Area 4 title and area tournament’s No. 1 seed with a resounding 3-0 home win over crosstown rivals Opelika High School on Sept. 15.On an evening that celebrated their three...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 22, 2026 | Sports
BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Auburn survived Baylor by a point on a defensive stand at the goal line, then blew out an overmatched Southern Miss squad. Saturday night, in the SEC opener, there were no late-game heroics, and Florida had plenty of talent...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 22, 2026 | Featured, Politics
Longtime educator, counselor and community leader named Opelika’s September Citizen of Excellent Character BY MICHELLE KEYTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The city of Opelika recognized Patsy Boyd Parker as its September Citizen of Excellent Character, honoring the month’s...
