by The Observer Staff | Jun 15, 2026 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell, Sports
OPINION — Bulldog FootballThe OHS football team continues its summer regimen, practicing four days a week, including late starts on Mondays. Under head coach Jonathan Chandler, the Bulldogs are taking a proactive approach to building chemistry, especially on the...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 15, 2026 | Education
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — At the June 9 Auburn School Board meeting, the board approved regular business, and Superintendent Dr. Cristen Herring shared statistics on the recently graduated class from AHS.“What you see as far as the student accomplishments...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 15, 2026 | Education
BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Board of Education learned Monday that the school system’s finances remain on track, aided by stronger-than-expected local sales tax collections.Chief Financial Officer Ken Roberts told board members...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 15, 2026 | Ann Cipperly, Column
BY ANN CIPPERLY OPINION —With 12 children in the family, meals are kept simple at the home of Melanie and Will Blackmon as recipes are doubled or tripled to serve 14. Melanie is sharing the recipes, while Will reflects on being a father to a large family, as they...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 15, 2026 | Featured
BY AMANDA MACHAMERFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Irish Bred Pub hosted its open mic night on Wednesday, June 3, from 7 to 10 p.m. The event gave local musicians an opportunity to showcase their work and collaborate with fellow artists.The open mic night brought in...
