by The Observer Staff | Mar 23, 2026 | Featured
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Who’s ready to play ball?Miracle League of East Alabama players certainly are after the opening of an upgraded Billy Hitchcock Field at Opelika’s West Ridge Park on March 21.During a sunny, comfortably warm dedication ceremony...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 23, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER LOACHAPOKA — A three-run third inning and Kamarion Norris’s strong pitching and batting performance lifted the Loachapoka High School baseball team to a crucial 6-3 home area win over Lanett High School on March 18.The Indians improve to...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 23, 2026 | Sports
BY ROB DAVISFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Springwood HIgh School scored eight runs in the top of the seventh inning to claim a come from behind 17-13 victory over The Oaks School Thursday night at West Ridge Park in Opelika.Trailing 13-9 heading into the top of the...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 23, 2026 | Education
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Auburn City Schools Superintendent Dr. Cristen Herring recognized the success of three Auburn High School wrestling athletes. Cheyenne Penn was recognized for her success as the 6A-7A 100 State Champion. Molly Seidman was...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 23, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
LUNCH AT THE CHAMBERThe Opelika Chamber is hosting “Lunch at the Chamber,” a weekly food truck and pop-up vendor event held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Monday at 200 S. Sixth St., Opelika. The event runs from late February through November and features a rotating...
