by The Observer Staff | Mar 29, 2023 | Column, Sean Dietrich
By SEAN DIETRICH I have a thing for trees. I don’t know why. Maybe because I’ve always been a nerd. I think it all dates back to my days in Boy Scouts. My cousin Ed Lee and I were second-class Scouts, and we earned our forestry merit badges one summer. Actually, I...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 29, 2023 | Sports
BY DANIEL LOCKE FOR THE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — Spring sports are in full swing throughout the state of Alabama, and Beauregard High School softball is no exception. With a record of 14-12-1, the Hornets have learned a lot about themselves at this point in the season....
by The Observer Staff | Mar 29, 2023 | Sports
BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — At 17-3-1, Auburn High softball is ranked No. 8 in the 7A state in this week’s poll by the Alabama Sports Writers Association, and the pitching duo of senior Allie Roberts and sophomore Abigail Helms is a big reason why. “I...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 29, 2023 | Community, Education, Featured, Schools
BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Schools Board’s March meeting consisted of a positive 2022 audit report and the approval of the year’s first budget amendment. Although monthly expenses have spiked due to the capital fund project of...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 29, 2023 | Sports
BY WIL CREWSSPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — Southern Christian Athletics’ baseball season has surged into full swing with six games over the past two weeks. On March 21, the Patriots’ junior varsity came out on the short end of an 11-6 verdict...
