by The Observer Staff | Apr 22, 2025 | Sports
BY KATIE MCELVYTHE LAFAYETTE SUN Chambers BaseballThe Chambers Academy Rebels hosted Hooper Academy in the first round of the playoffs last week. After besting the Colts 16-6 in the first game, the Rebels had a much closer competition in the second game. The Rebels...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 22, 2025 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Senior night. For those soon to graduate and embark on their next stage of life, it can be a bittersweet opportunity to celebrate their achievements and strive for one last home victory.Both of Opelika High School’s soccer...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 22, 2025 | Legals
LEGAL NOTICEIn accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that Matthes Parker LLC, Contractor, has completed the Contract for the improvements for Auburn University Project: 23-526 –Ingram Hall – Replace Front...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 22, 2025 | Column, Sean Dietrich
OPINION — I am walking my blind dog in a public park. We are on one of those community tracks.People exercise everywhere. Joggers. Walkers. Cyclists. One woman is power walking, wearing earbuds, having a violently animated phone conversation with an invisible...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 22, 2025 | Ann Cipperly, Column
BY ANN CIPPERLY Billowing smoke from hickory over a custom 50-foot grill drifts throughout the parking lot at Trinity Church in Opelika, as 2,000 chicken halves slowly simmer for hours. Prepared with a secret recipe, the specialty chicken will be served at the...