by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER LOACHAPOKA — Jada Ware threw Loachapoka High School’s first-ever one-hitter and Essense Key hit a four-run inside-the-park home run as the Lady Indians defeated LaFayette High School twice on senior night on April 8. The Lady Indians...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
BY ABBEY CRANKFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — A local nonprofit is inviting families to come together for a free event in downtown Opelika for an evening of inclusion, community and celebration.Compassionate Hands of Hope will host its inaugural Autism-Acceptance Rainbow...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER BEULAH — Maddison Tapley recorded two runs and two RBIs and Kenleigh Sanders tallied a run and an RBI to lead Beulah High School to a thrilling 6-5 home win over Valley High School on April 13. Kailee Harris finished with two runs and...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Sports
BY SAMUEL JONESAND ROB DAVIS FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Lee-Scott and Glenwood split success on the diamond last week, with the Lady Warriors edging a tight softball win while the Gators dominated in a three-game baseball series sweep. Girls In a game defined by...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Education, Featured
BY ABBEY CRANK FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika City Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Davis presented a plan to build a $140 million middle school to the Opelika City Council on April 7, aiming to address its growing student enrollment. “It’s not hard to see that we...
