by The Observer Staff | May 26, 2026 | Sports
Glenwood claims fourth straight state title BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — Outside of Glenwood School’s baseball program, Wednesday’s state championship result might have felt expected.Inside the program, it still felt extraordinary.The No. 1 Gators...
by The Observer Staff | May 26, 2026 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
OPINION — Opelika Diamond Youth Baseball league (formerly Dixie youth) announced all-stars for all leagues. It is a huge honor to be on an all-star team, congrats to all that made it and to those playing.Pee Wee rookie all-stars will play in the state tournament June...
by The Observer Staff | May 26, 2026 | Featured
BY GATOR KINCAIDCONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Memorial Day, the city of Opelika held its annual ceremony at the Opelika Library to honor the men and women of the armed forces who lost their lives in service to the nation.Opelika Mayor Eddie Smith addressed...
by The Observer Staff | May 26, 2026 | Featured
CONTRIBUTED BYRICHARD COUCH OPELIKA — Opelika Children’s Rehabilitation Service (CRS) Parent Consultant, Sharonica Turner, recently graduated from the Partners in Policymaking Alabama (PIPA) program in Prattville.Turner earned the Most Supportive Award, which other...
by The Observer Staff | May 26, 2026 | Featured
BY GRACE GOODMAN AND AMANDA MACHAMERFOR THE OBSERVER Amanda Machamer Gracie Goodman Amanda MachamerAmanda Machamer said she has always known English was her best subject in school. Once she graduated high school, her love for writing and being a storyteller made...
