by The Observer Staff | Sep 9, 2025 | Featured, Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — It was a nearly perfect setting for the 100th football game between Auburn High School (2-1, 1-0) and Opelika High School (2-1, 0-1) on Thursday evening.An electric Bulldog Stadium was packed until there was standing room...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 9, 2025 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION —Last Thursday night, Auburn High School (2-1, R 1-0) edged out Opelika High (2-1, R 0-1) 17-10 in a thrilling centennial clash that marked the 100th meeting between the two storied rivals. The game, played in Opelika, was packed with...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 9, 2025 | Obituaries
MERLE MILNERMerle Ferguson Milner, a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away Sept. 4, 2025, at 93 years young. She was born on March 30, 1932, in Tallassee, Alabama, to Gordon and Mattie Ferguson.Merle dedicated her life to her...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 9, 2025 | Column, Walt Albritton
OPINION — Goals change with age. At six my goal was to have a bicycle. At eight it was to own a Daisy Red Ryder BB Gun. At 10, I wanted to be a member of the Lone Ranger’s Safety Club. A year later, I wanted a 20 gauge shotgun. At 12, I wanted a horse. At 15, I wanted...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 9, 2025 | Legals
STORAGE TREASURES AUCTIONExtra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated:1412 Opelika Rd Auburn, Alabama 36830 Thursday, September 18 at...
