by The Observer Staff | Nov 10, 2026 | Featured
BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — What began with coffee and a veteran’s interest in leathercraft has grown into a venture offering hand-stitched leather goods and espresso-infused chocolates at two Opelika businesses.Boonie Hat Coffee Company’s expansion draws on...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 10, 2026 | Sports
BY BRANDON HUGHESFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — For 30 minutes Saturday, Auburn (5-4, 3-4) played its worst offense of the season, and maybe of the last several. Then came the second half. The Tigers’ 26-23 win over Arkansas (3-6, 1-5) at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Nov. 7 was...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 10, 2026 | Sports
BY EVAN BROWNFOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — Glenwood School’s inaugural flag football season came to an end Nov. 3 as the Lady Gators (7-7) fell 21-0 to McGill-Toolen Catholic High School in the first round of the Class Private AA playoffs at Sammy Howard Field. It...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 10, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Opelika High School’s Caroline Couey finished second in the Class 6A girls race at the Alabama High School Athletic Association State Cross Country Championships on Nov. 7 at Oakville Indian Mounds Park. She crossed in...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 10, 2026 | Sports
BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVEROPELIKA — Trinity Christian School’s season came to an end on Nov. 5 at Knight Field with a 60-13 loss to Macon East Academy in the first round of the AISA Class A playoffs.The Eagles (4-7) fell behind almost immediately. The Knights (7-4)...