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Boonie Hat expands into leather goods, espresso-infused chocolates

Boonie Hat expands into leather goods, espresso-infused chocolates

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...
Auburn Tigers say ‘Toodle-oo’ to Arkansas Razorbacks

Auburn Tigers say ‘Toodle-oo’ to Arkansas Razorbacks

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...
First-quarter deficit stings Glenwood in opening round

First-quarter deficit stings Glenwood in opening round

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...
Couey finishes second, Auburn girls, boys teams place sixth

Couey finishes second, Auburn girls, boys teams place sixth

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...
Macon East lances the Eagles in AISA playoff opener

Macon East lances the Eagles in AISA playoff opener

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)...
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