by The Observer Staff | May 26, 2021 | Sports
By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com Regional Director of H&S Commercial and Industrial Services, Raven Harvis, has been selected as an ambassador for the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, Alabama. “I’m extremely excited,” Harvis said of the honor. “To me,...
by The Observer Staff | May 26, 2021 | Sports
By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com The Beulah Bobcats varsity softball team came up short of a state title last weekend, losing on the second day of the AHSAA 3A State Tournament and finishing fourth overall in the state in their respective...
by The Observer Staff | May 26, 2021 | Sports
Contributed by AUAthletics Junior Auburn shortstop Ryan Bliss has been named a semifinalist for the Brooks Wallace Shortstop of the Year Award, the College Baseball Foundation announced last Tuesday. Bliss is one of 30 semifinalist shortstops, including one of three...
by The Observer Staff | May 26, 2021 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell, Sports
On the MarkBy D. Mark Mitchell Alvin Briggs is the new Executive Director of the Alabama High School Athletic Association, the Central Board of Control announced Monday. Central Board of Control President, Van Phillips, introduced Briggs in a Monday morning press...
by The Observer Staff | May 26, 2021 | Column, Stacey Wallace
By Stacey Patton Wallace As I have stated many times, I absolutely LOVE living in Lee County. I believe if you can’t be in Heaven yet, Lee County is the best place to wait until the Good Lord calls you home. However, Mike and I hadn’t gone on a vacation...
