by The Observer Staff | Oct 21, 2025 | Sports
BY SAMUEL JONESFOR THE OBSERVER LOACHAPOKA — Loachapoka and Ranburne entered last Thursday night’s matchup coming off dominant wins, each hoping to carry that momentum into a high-stakes region game. The Indians rode a three-game win streak, while the Bulldogs...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 21, 2025 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVERAUBURN — For Auburn High School’s seniors, Friday night’s matchup against Carver High School couldn’t have been much bigger. It was senior night and their final regular-season home game at Duck Samford Stadium. The winner was also...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 21, 2025 | Sports
BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN –—The Glenwood Gators and Lee-Scott Academy Warriors were two heavyweight squads locked in a stalemate with just under seven minutes remaining in the third quarter on Friday night, but that’s when the Gators’ halftime...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 21, 2025 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION — In a commanding performance under the Friday night lights, the Central Red Devils overwhelmed the Opelika Bulldogs 42-6 in a key Class 7A, Region 2 matchup on Wayne Trawick Field at Garrett-Harrison Stadium.Central (8-1) wasted no time...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
HENRY NEIL BAKERHenry Neal Baker, 77, passed away on Oct. 14, 2025, at his home in Little Texas, Alabama.Neal served in the Army National Guard for six years. He made his lifelong career working for and being a member of Local Union 52 Plumbers and Steamfitters for 56...
