by The Observer Staff | Oct 31, 2024 | Sports
BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN— In the heart of horse country Saturday night in Lexington, it was Auburn University’s Jarquez Hunter who thundered down the field like a prized thoroughbred, leaving defenders in his dust as he powered the Tigers (3-5, 1-4...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 31, 2024 | Sports
AHS GOES UNDEFEATED Ends regular season with 42-7 win over Dothan BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — After clinching the 7A Region 2 title last week, Auburn High School did not have much to play for on paper.Yet on an unseasonably warm October night, the...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 31, 2024 | Column, Stacey Wallace
El Jefe Mexican Restaurant & Grill OPINION — What was your favorite age to be? When you’re young, you want to be older; when you’re older, you want to be younger.Well, I’m 61, and I’m happy to be my age; I have no desire to be any other age. However, I’m not fond...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 31, 2024 | Column, Sean Dietrich
Dear Kid OPINION — Dear Kid,Don’t grow up. Don’t turn into an adult. That’s my advice. Resist adulthood. Be a kid forever.Right now, a lot of adults are angry in America. To be fair, we have a lot to be angry about. But adults can behave badly when they are angry. So...
by The Observer Staff | Oct 31, 2024 | Calendar (Upcoming Events)
Veterans Day Events School ProgramsOn Wednesday, Nov. 6, Morris Avenue Intermediate School in Opelika will present Veterans Day musical performances at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.On Thursday, Nov. 7, Auburn Junior High School will host its third annual Veterans Day Cookout for...