by The Observer Staff | May 5, 2021 | Sports
By JD McCarthyFor the Opelika Observer Throughout the season, the Beulah softball team has consistently played teams above its classification. The Lady Bobcats have done more than hold their own and coach Stan Pepper is a believer that the tougher schedule prepared...
by The Observer Staff | May 5, 2021 | Sports
By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com Last weekend, the Beauregard Lady Hornets softball team played a three-game tournament as a final tune up before the area playoffs begin today. “They know what’s at stake,” head coach Scott Meadows said about his team’s...
by The Observer Staff | May 5, 2021 | Sports
By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com The Glenwood Gator Varsity baseball team is scheduled to travel to play the Bessemer Academy Rebels today the semifinals of the AISA Class 3A State Tournament. “I just want these guys to realize what a blessing it is to be...
by The Observer Staff | May 5, 2021 | Sports
By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com The AHSAA Track & Field State Championships were held this past weekend and a number of Lee County student-athletes earned statewide recognitions. The 1A through 3A schools’ competition was held in Cullman, Alabama, at...
by The Observer Staff | May 5, 2021 | Education
Contributed by United Way of Lee County Although most of us are dreaming about summer, United Way of Lee County has its eyes set on the start of the school year. United Way is gearing up for its annual Stuff the Bus initiative, which provides hundreds of children in...