by The Observer Staff | Dec 23, 2025 | Sports
BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER Smiths Station –– A challenging slate of games highlighted an action-packed weekend for Smiths Station basketball, as the Panthers’ boys team split a pair of contests at the Spain Park Showcase while the girls dropped two games at the...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 23, 2025 | Education
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika School Board gathered for a regular meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Davis said he knows the students and faculty are excited for Christmas, and he wishes everyone a happy holiday season.“Someone...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 23, 2025 | Community, Featured
BY HILTON KNIGHT IN LOVING MEMORY OF BARBARA M. KNIGHT OPINION — I have fond memories of my childhood as the ninth of 11 children. The times I cherish most are the times of an older sister allowing me to sit on her lap for hours and reading poetry she loved. I...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 23, 2025 | Column, Sean Dietrich
OPINION — The snow in West Virginia clings to the world like shaving cream, covering every surface, every automotive hood, every interstate sign. In the distance, the blue Appalachians stand watch over the Mountain State, like mother hens, guarding their young....
by The Observer Staff | Dec 23, 2025 | Column, Stacey Wallace
OPINION — This past month marked my husband Mike’s and my tenth year of living in Auburn. It has been absolutely wonderful. Also, we are blessed to have the best church family in Lee County at Central Baptist Church of Opelika. Plus, we have a great minister,...
