by The Observer Staff | Oct 27, 2026 | Featured
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER LEE COUNTY — A stuffed animal may seem like a small gift, but for 14-year-old Jesse Lang, it represents something much bigger — comfort, belonging and a connection to people he loves.Jesse and his three siblings spent time in foster care...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 27, 2026 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell, Sports
OPINION — The Opelika Bulldogs saw their hopes of improving their playoff position take a hit last Friday night as Carver of Montgomery used a balanced offensive attack and a stingy defense to claim a 27-14 victory at Cramton Bowl.The Wolverines controlled the tempo...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 27, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Lynzie Mounce intercepted three passes, and Smiths Station High School’s defense held Auburn High School to a single touchdown in a 19-6 flag football win Oct. 22 at Duck Samford Stadium.Brooke Norred threw for 211 yards and two...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 27, 2026 | Sports
BY SAMUEL JONESFOR THE OBSERVERLOACHAPOKA — Loachapoka capitalized on five Notasulga turnovers to claim a dominant victory in the return of the Battle of Highway 14. What was supposed to be a highly anticipated rivalry matchup quickly turned into a one-sided affair...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 27, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — With nine players in their first season on varsity, Auburn High School’s volleyball team showed plenty of postseason poise at the AHSAA Class 6A South Regional tournament at the Cramton Bowl Multiplex.The Lady Tigers (8-20) swept...
