by The Observer Staff | Jul 21, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER LOACHAPOKA — A local high school track and field coach has earned recognition as one of the nation’s best.The National Federation of State High School Associations named Loachapoka High School’s Mitchell Chenier as its Coaches Association...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 21, 2026 | Sports
BY ED SIKORAFOR THE OBSERVER OPINION —Jordan-Hare Stadium was alive with anticipation on a sweltering June night as Argentina faced Iceland in its Road to ’26 exhibition match. More than 88,000 people packed the stadium, creating the largest soccer crowd ever to...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 21, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Walk into Lee-Scott Academy’s gymnasium these days and the first thing you notice is the shine.The volleyball team is already back on the court, and the freshly sanded and refinished floor, now complete with updated Warriors...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 21, 2026 | Education
BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Board of Education plans to hold a special meeting to consider an employee pay increase on Thursday, July 23, at 9 a.m. at the Central Office, located at 2410 Society Hill...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 21, 2026 | Education
TROY, ALABAMA — Troy University is pleased to recognize students who have completed Sessions 9 and Transfer Session 2 of IMPACT Orientation and enrolled in classes for the Fall 2026 semester.Derrick Haughton Jr of Smiths StationOmaya Hill of Auburn Kamyra Jackson of...
