by The Observer Staff | Mar 23, 2026 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
OPINION — Registration is now open for Opelika DBB Baseball, a recreational league for players ages 13–15. Registration is available at the Opelika Sportsplex and online through Opelika Parks and Recreation and will remain open through April 15.All registered players...
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...
