by The Observer Staff | Jul 14, 2026 | Column
OPINION — “If I saw Jesus after he rose from the dead, I would probably scream, then faint, then scream again,” said Lily, 10. “Then I would hug him and ask if he brought snacks.”Jesus didn’t bring snacks when he first appeared to his disciples on Easter evening, but...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 14, 2026 | Sports
Now an SEC commit, Cason Myers is ready to shine BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — The last time Cason Myers stepped onto the field for Auburn High School, the junior quarterback walked off in tears after a furious comeback attempt against Opelika High School in...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 14, 2026 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — The Opelika High School football team officially kicked off another exciting week of preparation for the upcoming season Monday morning with its annual picture and media day at Bulldog Stadium.The Bulldogs partnered with Pure Game Sports...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 14, 2026 | Featured, Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — Before the hot summer sun ever had a chance to evaporate the predawn dew from the grass, Beauregard High School’s football team had long been hard at work.Dozens of players shuffled around the practice field, moving from...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 14, 2026 | Featured, Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER LOACHAPOKA — Ashley Anderson’s love affair with basketball has taken her all over the world.Although she got her start in Alabama, her career has taken her to Alaska, China and Oman.Now, Anderson is taking her experience to Loachapoka...
