by The Observer Staff | Apr 28, 2026 | Community, Education
CONTRIBUTED BY ALABAMA EXTENSION AUBURN — Baking has been a lifelong passion for Elizabeth Belcher. “Growing up, we did Saturday morning breakfasts with my grandpa, and he always baked his own bread,” Belcher said. “I think I baked my first cake when I was 7...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 28, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER BEULAH — Matched up against a scrappy Beulah High School squad, Opelika High School’s softball team looked to keep their recent good form alive heading into the postseason. The Lady Bulldogs (7A) did just that, taking down the Lady...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 28, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER AUBURN — After Lee-Scott Academy dropped their senior night 6-3 against Wetumpka High School on April 20, head coach Jarrod Cook was not pleased with the effort. Just four days later, his team responded by sweeping Saint James School 4-1...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 23, 2026 | Featured, Sports
by The Observer Staff | Apr 21, 2026 | Featured, Politics
Program aims to improve response times and investigations as officials address privacy concerns BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn Police Department will soon have access to a sophisticated network of drones covering a broad swath of the city after the...
