by The Observer Staff | Jan 20, 2026 | Sports
BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION –– On Friday, Jan. 16, the Smiths Station Panthers hosted the Central-Phenix City Red Devils for a basketball doubleheader. While the boy’s game was a highly competitive rivalry matchup, the Central girls showed out in...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 20, 2026 | Sports
BY ED SIKORA FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn gymnastics team is off to an impressive start to the 2026 season, earning a No. 6 national ranking from RoadToNationals.com after two weeks of competition. Their opening performance against NC State marked the...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 20, 2026 | Sports
CONTRIBUTED BYAUBURN UNIVERSITY AUBURN — The Auburn Family is invited to experience nine days of action as “A-Day Week,” presented by Golden Flake, takes over The Plains from April 10-18, featuring multiple sports and culminating in the annual A-Day Football Game on...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 20, 2026 | Education
CONTRIBUTED BY SUSCC OPELIKA — The Southern Union State Community College Foundation is now accepting nominations for two prestigious awards: the Distinguished Alumni Award and the Outstanding Community Partner Award. These awards honor individuals and businesses that...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 20, 2026 | Education
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday signed Executive Order No. 742, expanding school choice in the state of Alabama even further by participating in the newly-created Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program, also known as the Federal...
