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Sean of the South | Chaplains on the wall

Sean of the South | Chaplains on the wall

by The Observer Staff | May 20, 2025 | Column, Sean Dietrich

From July 7, 2024OPINION — It was a weekend. A lot of people were there. And by “a lot,” I mean folks were standing two or three deep.It’s one of the most popular sites in D.C. Maybe the hottest spot in the whole town period. The tourist magazines don’t tell you this,...
Southern Hospitality | Barbecue champion shares recipes, grilling tips

Southern Hospitality | Barbecue champion shares recipes, grilling tips

by The Observer Staff | May 20, 2025 | Ann Cipperly, Column

BY ANN CIPPERLY A barbecue contest winner and judge, Jonathan Middleton of Auburn, enjoys grilling and smoking meats on four different kinds of cookers. He is sharing his tips and recipes for preparing flavorful, perfectly cooked meats for Memorial Day weekend, while...
Late collapse ends LSA’s first ASHAA state tournament

Late collapse ends LSA’s first ASHAA state tournament

by The Observer Staff | May 20, 2025 | Uncategorized

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER OXFORD — It was a season of firsts for the Lee-Scott Academy softball team as it made the jump to the Alabama High School Athletic Association.Under a cloud of uncertainty, the Warriors all season navigated a more difficult schedule,...
Opelika school board interviews candidates for superintendent

Opelika school board interviews candidates for superintendent

by The Observer Staff | May 20, 2025 | Education, Featured, Schools

Finalists include Muscle Shoals principal, Sylacauga superintendent CONTRIBUTED BY OCS BY ANITA STIEFEL OPELIKA — The Opelika City Schools Board of Education announced two finalists for the position of superintendent — Dr. Kevin Davis and Dr. Michele Eller.Davis is...
Auburn High School’s softball run ends in the final four

Auburn High School’s softball run ends in the final four

by The Observer Staff | May 20, 2025 | Sports

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Outside of the program, it seemed few people in Alabama gave Auburn High School a chance to advance deep into a formidable 7A state softball tournament. With that in mind, the Tigers scratched, clawed and fought their way...
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