by The Observer Staff | Sep 8, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER LOACHAPOKA — An apparent game-winning touchdown that a penalty negated and a pick-six moments later ensured Loachapoka High School started its flag football season off with two losses. The Lady Indians (0-2) fell to Anniston High School...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 8, 2026 | Sports
BY EVAN BROWN FOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — Despite a Herculean effort from Trevon Kee, Smiths Station High School fell to Dothan High School 42-12 on Sept. 4 at T.C. Britton Field to open Class 6A Region 2 play. While there were bright spots for the Panthers...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 8, 2026 | Sports
BY SAMUEL JONES THE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — Beauregard High School (0-3, 0-1) struggled to find its footing as Greenville High School (2-1, 1-0) jumped out to an early lead and went on to defeat the Hornets 35-0 at Hornet Stadium Friday, Sept. 4. The Tigers controlled...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 8, 2026 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY AU/OP ELKS LODGE ALABAMA — Twenty-five years after Sept. 11, 2001, Elks Lodges across the United States, Puerto Rico, the Philippines and the Panama Canal will come together to remember, honor and never forget. Through Patriots Day...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 8, 2026 | Ann Cipperly, Column
OPINION — With a love for entertaining, MJ Whitt enjoys preparing food for tailgate parties at Auburn Tiger football games and hosting get togethers at home. Her husband, Jeff, graduated from Auburn University, and they attended Auburn games when they lived in...