by The Observer Staff | Apr 21, 2026 | Community
OPINION — The Envision Opelika Foundation has partnered with the Opelika Character Council since 2007 to emphasize and recognize good character across the community. Local businesses, organizations, city government and schools play key roles in this initiative. Since...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 21, 2026 | Column
OPINION —Matthew 16:15 — “But who do you say that I am?” There are certain questions in life that seem simple… until you realize how much they actually matter. “What do you do for a living?” “Where are you from?” “What do you believe?” Most of the time, we answer...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 21, 2026 | Column
OPINION —“Because Jesus didn’t want Peter to turn the garden into a pirate movie scene!” sais Noah, 8. “And Peter was probably better at catching fish than fighting soldiers.”When the soldiers came to arrest Jesus, Peter grabbed his sword and cut off the ear of...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 21, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Auburn High School baseball team earned three straight victories over Opelika High School, winning 8-2 at Cimo Field on April 15 and 2-1 and 9-6 at Bulldog Field on April 16 and 17.With those results, the No. 8 Tigers...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — The Lee-Scott Academy girls and boys soccer teams earned road wins over 1A-3A Area 3 rivals Glenwood School on April 14.In those games, the No. 3 Lady Warriors (12-3, 5-0) raced out to an early lead and coasted 8-0 over...
