by The Observer Staff | Jul 28, 2026 | Sports
BY ED SIKORAFOR THE OBSERVER MONTGOMERY — “Play ball,” screamed the honorary bat kid as the Montgomery Biscuits took the field for their showdown with the Birmingham Barons at Riverfront Stadium in downtown Montgomery on July 23. A crowd of over 2,300 people was in...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 28, 2026 | Education
CONTRIBUTED TOTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Sadie Rainey, a rising senior at Opelika High School, was one of 23 high school students representing 17 Alabama Chambers of Commerce to attend the seventh Huntingdon College Economic and Community Development Scholars...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 28, 2026 | Education
Board hears updates on Chromebook costs, coaching evaluations BY JOHN BRICEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika School Board discussed costs associated with replacing and repairing Chromebooks during its meeting on Tuesday, July 21.Technology Director Brad Henderson...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 28, 2026 | Featured
BY OBSERVER STAFF AUBURN — Auburn-based visual artist Jeff Schmuki has been named the 2026 Alabama Fellow for Visual Arts through South Arts’ Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Visual Arts program.The annual regional initiative awards $80,000 in unrestricted...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 28, 2026 | Ann Cipperly, Column
BY ANN CIPPERLY OPINION —With a love of gardening and cooking, Jan Carlock enjoys preparing garden fresh vegetables for her family. Jan and her husband, the Rev. Mark Carlock, also enjoy gathering family together in their home, and each of the grown children brings a...
