by The Observer Staff | May 26, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — With the winningest senior class in school history at the helm, Beauregard High School hoped to make a deep run in the 5A state softball tournament.However, the Lady Hornets (28-19) dropped back-to-back heartbreakers on May...
by The Observer Staff | May 26, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — Following a turnaround that saw Glenwood School go from 13-24 last year to state tournament participants this year, its underclassman-heavy team set its sights on winning a 3A state championship.Instead, the No. 3 Lady...
by The Observer Staff | May 26, 2026 | Sports
Glenwood claims fourth straight state title BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — Outside of Glenwood School’s baseball program, Wednesday’s state championship result might have felt expected.Inside the program, it still felt extraordinary.The No. 1 Gators...
by The Observer Staff | May 26, 2026 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
OPINION — Opelika Diamond Youth Baseball league (formerly Dixie youth) announced all-stars for all leagues. It is a huge honor to be on an all-star team, congrats to all that made it and to those playing.Pee Wee rookie all-stars will play in the state tournament June...
by The Observer Staff | May 26, 2026 | Featured
BY GATOR KINCAIDCONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Memorial Day, the city of Opelika held its annual ceremony at the Opelika Library to honor the men and women of the armed forces who lost their lives in service to the nation.Opelika Mayor Eddie Smith addressed...
