by The Observer Staff | Mar 29, 2023 | Sports
BY DANIEL LOCKE FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn Tigers men’s basketball program has entered a new era. Expectations for the program have never been higher. Head coach Bruce Pearl has built something special, but he did not accomplish it alone. Mike...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 29, 2023 | Column, Sean Dietrich
By SEAN DIETRICH I have a thing for trees. I don’t know why. Maybe because I’ve always been a nerd. I think it all dates back to my days in Boy Scouts. My cousin Ed Lee and I were second-class Scouts, and we earned our forestry merit badges one summer. Actually, I...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 29, 2023 | Sports
BY DANIEL LOCKE FOR THE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — Spring sports are in full swing throughout the state of Alabama, and Beauregard High School softball is no exception. With a record of 14-12-1, the Hornets have learned a lot about themselves at this point in the season....
by The Observer Staff | Mar 29, 2023 | Sports
BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — At 17-3-1, Auburn High softball is ranked No. 8 in the 7A state in this week’s poll by the Alabama Sports Writers Association, and the pitching duo of senior Allie Roberts and sophomore Abigail Helms is a big reason why. “I...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 29, 2023 | Community, Education, Featured, Schools
BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Schools Board’s March meeting consisted of a positive 2022 audit report and the approval of the year’s first budget amendment. Although monthly expenses have spiked due to the capital fund project of...
