by The Observer Staff | May 18, 2026 | Sports
BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — The No. 1-ranked Glenwood School baseball team is headed to its second consecutive 3A state championship after sweeping the semifinal series against No. 8 Lee-Scott Academy on Wednesday, May 13.The bats stayed...
by The Observer Staff | May 18, 2026 | Politics
BY ROB DAVISFOR THE OBSERVER ALABAMA — Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen was the guest speaker at last week’s Auburn in Focus Event held at the Auburn Chamber of Commerce. Allen was there to share insights into his office’s A.C.T. initiative, which stands for...
by The Observer Staff | May 18, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events
Opelika to host Memorial Day Observance CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The city of Opelika will host Memorial Day Services on May 25, 2026. The event will honor and remember our military heroes who fought for the freedom of our country, as well as the...
by The Observer Staff | May 18, 2026 | Letter to the Editor
BY STEPHANIE SMITH, PRESIDENT/CEO OF ALABAMA POLICY INSTITUTE OPINION —When the debate over vice laws, those governing drugs, gambling or pornography reaches the halls of our legislature, a familiar, hollow cry rings out: You can’t legislate morality. While it might...
by The Observer Staff | May 18, 2026 | Legals
LEGAL NOTICEIn accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of AL, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that MMC Contracting, LLC, has completed the Contract (Renovation). of Lowder Hall – Rooms 008&008A Renovations at Edward L. and Catherine K. Lowder...
