by The Observer Staff | Apr 5, 2023 | Community, Events
The Opelika Art Haus held its Art Haus Studios Opening & Exhibition event last Saturday, April 1. From 6 to 8 p.m. Locals visited the six new private studios, were given a tour, met the resident artists and enjoyed some wine and cheese while they perused the art...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 5, 2023 | Sports
BY WIL CREWSSPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — WOMEN’S Mac Matthews was introduced as the head coach of the Southern Union women’s soccer team at Monday’s press conference. Matthews has been coaching soccer since graduating from Samford University — where he...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 5, 2023 | Community, Events
Auburn Parks and Recreation held its second annual “Breakfast with Bunny” Easter event Saturday, April 1. The event was moved from Kiesel Park to Frank Brown Recreation Center due to inclement weather. There, families and children ages 3 and under enjoyed...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 5, 2023 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell, Sports
OPELIKA — Opelika High School spring athletics — baseball, softball and soccer — were all in action last week. BASEBALL Opelika’s varsity baseball team (13-10) won two games, beating Handley and Dothan on the road last week. The Bulldogs defeated Handley, 8-4,...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 5, 2023 | Sports
Maddie Penta during the game between Auburn and Ole Miss at Jane B. Moore Field April 2, 2023. BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The No. 23-ranked Auburn softball team (28-10) has won its past two SEC series over Missouri and Ole Miss. Maddie Penta threw four...
