by The Observer Staff | Apr 28, 2026 | Sports
BY ROB DAVIS | FOR THE OBSERVER Unbreakable defense was on full display as Lee-Scott Academy’s girls and boys soccer teams both secured home playoff wins at Judd Scott Field Monday, April 27 to advance in the 1A-3A playoffs. A.J. Spillman pulled the hat trick as...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 28, 2026 | Community, Events
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The Auburn community is invited to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice at the 26th annual Mayor’s Memorial Day Breakfast. The event will begin at 8 a.m. on May 25 at the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 28, 2026 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BYSTEVEN STIEFEL AUBURN — An Auburn native finishing up her residency in anesthesiology has received praise from the program for recently saving a patient’s life. Dr. Victoria Starks was named The University of California Los Angeles Ronald Reagan...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 28, 2026 | Education
CONTRIBUTED BY LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS LEE COUNTY — Lee County Schools (LCS) has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for their outstanding support and commitment to music education. Now in its 27th year, the Best...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 28, 2026 | Column, Education
OPINION — “If someone offered me a lifetime supply of chocolate ice cream to say I didn’t believe in Jesus, I might hesitate,” says Jackson, 9. “But then I’d remember that chocolate melts, and Jesus lasts forever.” In John 18:12-27, we read how Peter, Jesus’ boldest...