by The Observer Staff | Dec 2, 2025 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT FOR THE OBSERVER BEULAH — When cross-county foes Loachapoka High School (2A) and Beulah High School (3A) met on Nov. 21 for the first leg of a home-and-home series, nearly a month’s worth of bragging rights were on the line. Both schools will have...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 2, 2025 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
OPINION — Note: By the time this paper is printed, Opelika or Thompson is the AHSAA Class 7A State Champion. Unfortunately, the paper has to go to press prior to the game being completed.Be sure to watch The Observer’s website www.opelikaobserver.com for the final...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 2, 2025 | Featured, Sports
CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURNUNIVERSITY AUBURN — Widely regarded as one of the top offensive minds in college football, Alex Golesh has been named Auburn Football’s head coach, Athletics Director John Cohen announced Sunday. The 33rd head coach in program history,...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 2, 2025 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BYAUBURN-OPELIKAHABITAT FOR HUMANITY OPELIKA — A check presentation took place recently where Cornerstone of EAMC signed over a check to Habitat for Humanity for $70,000. The money represents a sponsorship for two homes that will be built in early...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 2, 2025 | Obituaries
BENJAMIN CRAWFORD BLASINGAME Benjamin Crawford Blasingame, 91, of Opelika, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. Ben was born on Sept. 22, 1934 in Camp Hill, Alabama. He was the youngest of five children born to Turner L. and Nettie Irene...
