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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...