by The Observer Staff | Sep 15, 2026 | Community
BY VANESSA ECHOLS FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — When Formeeca Tripp was asked to help two families whose children needed clothes, she had no idea that would lead to her calling and lifelong passion. Now nearly a decade later, she’s helped hundreds of Lee County...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 15, 2026 | Community
BY VANESSA ECHOLS FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Church bake sales have been a tradition for generations, as a way to fundraise and share delicious treats. But now Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church in Opelika has come up with a new twist on that old tradition. The...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 15, 2026 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY UHF TUSKEGEE — On Saturday, Sept. 26, the Urology Health Foundation, in partnership with the Macon County Health Department, will hold a free PSA screening for men 40 years of age and older from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Macon County Health Department...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 15, 2026 | Sports
BY EVAN BROWN FOR THE OBSERVER BEULAH — After a back-and-forth first half left Beulah High School (3-1) (1-1) and Geneva High School (2-2) (1-1) tied at 21, the Bobcats made the necessary adjustments to pull away for a 49-35 victory on Sept. 11 in a game that featured...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 15, 2026 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
OPINION — For three quarters at Bulldog Stadium on Sept. 11, Opelika High School showed the grit and resilience that have become a hallmark of the Bulldogs. But against a talented Central High School squad, mistakes proved too much to overcome. The Red Devils...
