by The Observer Staff | Sep 30, 2025 | Sports
BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER LOACHAPOKA — The Loachapoka Indians (2A) put on an offensive clinic on homecoming night, defeating the Beulah Bobcats (3A) by a score of 50-6. Loachapoka improves to 3-3 on the season, while Beulah falls to 1-5.On Friday night, senior...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 30, 2025 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION — In a game packed with momentum swings, clutch plays and playoff-caliber intensity, the Opelika Bulldogs dug deep and delivered a dramatic 24–22 win over Pike Road Friday night at Bulldog Stadium.The defining moment came with just 4:28 left...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 30, 2025 | Featured
BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA —The Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church in Opelika hosted an event on Sept. 22 titled “About Peacebuilding in 2026 and Beyond for a More Perfect Union.”Peacebuilding thoughts were presented by Clifford Jones, LTG. Ron...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 30, 2025 | Politics
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission discussed instituting a new program to aide the elderly and disabled with the bulk debris pickup program.As the county currently has a bulk pickup program utilizing sites within the county,...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 30, 2025 | Sports
BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR THE OBSERVER OPINION — “I probably should have been a little more committed [to the run]. We averaged three-and-a-half yards [per carry] last week against a really good run defense (Oklahoma). You’ve got to be able to be balanced somehow, so they...
