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Auburn City Schools announces four new hires 

by The Observer Staff | Apr 28, 2026 | Education, Schools

CONTRIBUTED BY  AUBURN CITY SCHOOLS AUBURN — Auburn City Schools has announced four new hires for the 2026-2027 school year. The principals, coach and director each bring valuable experience and skills to serve Auburn City Schools. JOSH HARRY The Auburn City...
SUSCC enrolling students for cosmetology program at Wadley Campus

SUSCC enrolling students for cosmetology program at Wadley Campus

by The Observer Staff | Apr 28, 2026 | Education

CONTRIBUTED BY SOUTHERN UNION STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE LEE COUNTY — Southern Union State Community College is now enrolling students for its highly regarded cosmetology program at the Wadley Campus for Fall 2026. This opportunity allows students in Wadley and...
Anchored in Truth | When it finally clicks

Anchored in Truth | When it finally clicks

by The Observer Staff | Apr 28, 2026 | Column, Community

OPINION —   Have you ever had a moment in your life when something finally just “clicked?” Maybe it was something you had heard before. Maybe it was something that you had heard many times before, but for some reason, this time, it was different. The pieces just...
Beauregard’s postseason dreams fade at Indian Springs

Beauregard’s postseason dreams fade at Indian Springs

by The Observer Staff | Apr 28, 2026 | Sports

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — A historic season for Beauregard High School’s soccer program ended in Indian Springs after the girls and boys both dropped games to the Indian Springs School in the first round of the 5A playoffs on April 24. After making...
Trinity’s historic season ends with first-round exit

Trinity’s historic season ends with first-round exit

by The Observer Staff | Apr 28, 2026 | Sports

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Trinity Christian School’s historic baseball season ended in the first round of the AISA Class A playoffs after losing 13-0 and 14-2 to No. 4 Macon East Academy in Cecil on April 21. Following those defeats, the Eagles finished...
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