by The Observer Staff | Jan 13, 2026 | Sports
BY ROB DAVISFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — It was a memorable night for the Trinity Christian School girls basketball team, as the Eagles defeated The Oaks School 42-10 on Jan.6 to earn their first victory in just the second year as a varsity program.Trinity guard Emma...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 13, 2026 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
OPINION —Opelika High School’s girls and boys basketball teams turned in a strong week of action, collecting area wins and setting up a rivalry matchup with Auburn. OHS basketballOpelika High Girls basketball (8-13, A 1-0) defeated Smiths Station 65-61 at the sports...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 13, 2026 | Sports
BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER BEULAH — On Tuesday, Jan. 6, two Class 3A Region 4 foes went head-to-head as the Beulah Bobcats welcomed the Glenwood Gators to their home floor for an evening of basketball. The Beulah boys came from behind to steal a huge win, while...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 13, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER LOACHAPOKA — On a night that featured a special homecoming, the LaFayette High School girls and boys basketball teams on Jan. 8 both notched area wins at Loachapoka High School, with the Lady Bulldogs defeating the Lady Indians 59-45 and...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 13, 2026 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY EAH OPELIKA — As workforce shortages continue to challenge health care systems nationwide, East Alabama Health is leading the way with innovative strategies to recruit, train and retain skilled professionals. Through a mixture of scholarship...
