by The Observer Staff | Nov 4, 2025 | Letter to the Editor
OPINION — I remember the blue haze of dissolving paper shakers when Auburn beat Alabama in the first time ever game in Jordan-Hare, the prayer at Jordan-Hare, the fire at the sports arena, beating Florida in the fog and many other glorious times in our football...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 4, 2025 | Sports
BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR THE OBSERVER OPINION — Hugh Freeze’s tenure as the head football coach at Auburn University has come to an end. It was difficult to envision any scenario where Freeze was on the sideline for Auburn’s 2026 season opener, so it wasn’t so much a...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 4, 2025 | Education
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — At the Oct. 28 Opelika School Board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Kevin Davis awarded Board Member Charles (Chuck) Beams Jr., with a plaque and thanked him for his time with the school board as he goes to serve on the Opelika City...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 4, 2025 | Education
CONTRIBUTED BY JUSTIN MILLER, ACES AUBURN — According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, as of 2024, more than 1.6 million middle and high-school students nationally use vapes. While this number is high, it marks the lowest level of use in a decade. So, who...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 4, 2025 | Ann Cipperly, Column
BY ANN CIPPERLY With a wreath covered in colorful fall leaves on the front door and a stack of pumpkins flanking the steps, Charlotte Below enjoys decorating her home to reflect the season and gathering family for a get-together. She invites her family over for a...
