by The Observer Staff | Sep 21, 2022 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell, Sports
OPELIKA — Prattville kicked a 12-yard field goal in overtime Friday night to give Opelika its first loss of the season, 24-21. The Bulldogs jumped out to an early 14-0 lead on a 39-yard TD pass from junior quarterback Roman Gagliano to senior Caden Cooper, and a...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 21, 2022 | Community, Featured, Politics
BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM SMITHS STATION — Changes are likely on the horizon for those in the jurisdiction of the Smiths Station Fire Protection District (SSFPD). SSFPD held a town hall meeting Sept. 9 at Station 1 to discuss the need for an...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 21, 2022 | Sports
BY DUSTIN DUNCAN FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Buster Daniel and the Lee-Scott Warriors passed another test Friday night, defeating Glenwood for the second year in a row, 35-16. Lee-Scott running back George Meyers rushed 83 yards on 15 carries and scored twice to lead...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 21, 2022 | Sports
BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — Week five of high school football in Alabama did not disappoint. Auburn, Beauregard, Lee-Scott and Loachapoka each navigated difficult matchups to remain perfect on the 2022 season. Opelika, Glenwood and Smiths...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 21, 2022 | Community, Education, Featured, Schools
CONTRIBUTED BY THE OPELIKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce and congratulate this year’s Lee County Young Leaders Program class. Lee County Young Leaders is a county-wide program that aims to nurture and develop...
