by The Observer Staff | Apr 15, 2025 | Featured, Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — With a coveted playoff spot hanging in the balance, both Auburn High School and Opelika High School faced a huge step toward qualifying for the postseason on April 10.For now, OHS remains in the driver’s seat for a runner-up...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 15, 2025 | Featured
BY JUSTIN MILLER, ACES ALABAMA — Alabama and other parts of the nation experienced natural disasters within the last year. Because of this, the state is one of several areas automatically receiving a filing extension for federal income taxes, according to Portia...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 15, 2025 | Featured
BY HANNAH BEASLEY AND ANITA STIEFEL | THE OBSERVER AUBURN — What began as a way for Vickie Jernigan to unwind after stressful days in the tech world has evolved into a successful small business. She moved to Auburn in 1979 after getting married and said she has since...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 15, 2025 | Politics
BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — At its regularly scheduled meeting on April 14, the Lee County Commission resumed its discussion Monday night on the operating hours for the county Highway Department.Currently, many employees of the Highway...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 15, 2025 | Events, Featured
BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Worthy2 (Worthy Squared) will host a Warriors for Freedom 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, April 26, at 8 a.m. at the Opelika Sportsplex. Proceeds support the nonprofit’s advocacy programs for women who have been victims of...