by The Observer Staff | May 19, 2026 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
OPINION — With the final whistle blowing under the lights at Bulldog Stadium Friday night, the curtain has officially fallen on the 2025–26 Opelika High School athletics calendar. The annual Red vs. Black Spring scrimmage served as the closing chapter of the school...
by The Observer Staff | May 19, 2026 | Education
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — At the May 12 Auburn School Board meeting, students and employees were recognized for their achievements.Carnell Jackson was recognized as the 2026 7A Boys Discus State Champion, throwing 180 feet and 10 inches.“We bring him to the...
by The Observer Staff | May 19, 2026 | Column, Sean Dietrich
OPINION — Texas. The Hill Country. The local Walmart has a poster on the wall. It hangs near the entrance of the store. The poster is faded and aged, containing many 3-by-5 photos, housed in clear plastic sleeves, all in rows, on display for the world to see.The...
by The Observer Staff | May 19, 2026 | Featured
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — Expanding to more than weekend visitors, Shoofly Farms is now a place for couples to enjoy their wedding day alongside close family and friends.Shoofly Farms sits on 200 acres of land with walking trails, an indoor/outdoor...
by The Observer Staff | May 19, 2026 | Community, Events
Set to play Ham Amphitheater on the campus of Auburn University on May 21, the North Carolina based bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers will be on the cusp of releasing Next Act, their 15th studio album since the band’s inception in 2000. Made...
