by The Observer Staff | Oct 24, 2024 | Events, Featured
BY ANITA STIEFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Former Auburn University basketball coach Sonny Smith has authored a book with former professional baseball player Lou Vickery entitled Winning the “Head” Game, Key to Elite Athletic Status.In the book, Smith and...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 24, 2024 | Sports
BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR THE OBSERVER COLUMBIA, Missouri — Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: Auburn enters the fourth quarter with a two-score lead… and loses. If it sounds familiar, it’s because it is. For the second time in three games, the Tigers were seemingly...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 24, 2024 | Sports
Glenwood dominates Lee-Scott to lock up top seed in playoffs BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION –– The Glenwood Gators are one win away from an undefeated season after a 41-14 win over Lee-Scott Academy on Friday night. This is the same position they were...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 24, 2024 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
Opelika defeats Central-Phenix City BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika (8-1, R 5-1) beat the Central-Phenix City Red Devils (6-2, R 4-2) 23-14, last Friday night in front of a packed home crowd at Bulldog stadium, earning a first trip to the AHSAA Class 7A State...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 24, 2024 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events
CONTRIBUTED TOTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Women’s Hope Medical Clinic & Hope Adoptions will host its Annual Walk for Life + 5K on Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Opelika Sportsplex. This community event is a celebration of life, bringing together individuals, families,...