by The Observer Staff | Dec 10, 2024 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT FOR THE OBSERVER PHENIX CITY —After defeating Thompson in last year’s Alabama High School Athletic Association 7A state championship game, this year’s rematch seemed like the perfect opportunity for Central to officially end the Warrior’s dynasty and...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 10, 2024 | Sports
Top left corner, The Lady Red Devils of Central-Phenix City celebrate winning their second straight championship beating Spain-Park 55-7. The team came home from the state playoffs with their second straight championship. They finished their season 19-0 and were...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 10, 2024 | Featured, Sports
BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Just a few years ago, Dale Jackson was forced to cope with the fact that it would be immensely difficult to bring his special needs son, Colin, to an Auburn football game because of the care he required.That all changed when...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 10, 2024 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
State championships held in Birmingham OPINION — The Alabama High School Athletic Association completed the Super 7 football champion-ship and flag football championships last week at Protective Stadium in Birmingham. This year’s event began with two flag football...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 10, 2024 | Obituaries
HERSHEL MORRELL CARROLLHershel Morrell Carroll, 90, passed away peacefully on Dec. 6, 2024, in his home in Opelika, surrounded by family and friends. He was born July 8, 1934, in Reeltown to the late Lurleen and Raymond Carroll, the second oldest of 11 children.In...
