by The Observer Staff | Mar 2, 2026 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell, Sports
OPINION — The Opelika High School softball team showed toughness and depth last week, playing eight games in five days and emerging with a 9–2 overall record. The week opened on the road, where Wetumpka handed Opelika an 8–3 loss on Wednesday. Despite the...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 2, 2026 | Education
CONTRIBUTED BY ALABAMA ARISE ALABAMA — Alabama should ensure access to no-cost breakfast for every child in the state’s public schools, Alabama Arise Action members told legislators Tuesday. More than 210 Arise supporters gathered this week at the State House in...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 2, 2026 | Education
careers CONTRIBUTED BY SUSCC OPELIKA — Southern Union State Community College is now enrolling students for the Fall semester in its Therapeutic Massage Program. The program prepares individuals for careers as Licensed Massage Therapists (LMTs) within the...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 2, 2026 | Column, Stacey Wallace
OPINION — When you were in school, were you a leader or a follower? Unfortunately, in the sixth grade, I was a follower. Back then, every sixth grader at William L. Radney Elementary School in Alexander City took a music aptitude test in the lunchroom. We...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 2, 2026 | Community, Events
CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The 21st annual Juried Art Show and Preview Reception is just around the corner, and organizers are excited to showcase the community’s creative work. Held in collaboration with Auburn CityFest 2026, the CityFest Juried Art Show...
