by The Observer Staff | Sep 7, 2022 | Community, Events, Featured
BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTHKENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM SMITHS STATION — After two years of virtual “shadow” events, Smiths Station will remember those lost in the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, with its first 9/11 Heroes Run. The event will begin Saturday, Sept. 10 at 8 a.m....
by The Observer Staff | Sep 7, 2022 | Column, Politics, Steve Flowers
Alabama: A Big Front Porch OPINION — For decades, losing political candidates in Alabama have been exiled to “Buck’s Pocket.” It is uncertain when or how the colloquialism began, but political insiders have used this terminology for at least 60 years. Alabama author,...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 7, 2022 | Sports
BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@ OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The Auburn Tigers (1-0) won their season-opening matchup at home versus the Mercer Bears (1-1) Saturday, 42-16. The beginning of head coach Bryan Harsin’s second year on the Plains resulted in a convincing victory...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 7, 2022 | Community, Education, Featured
BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The Hey Day Market is open. Auburn University students and the local community now have access to the nine food options, seven days a week. Whether you’re craving noodles, pizza, a burger or maybe a salad — the Hey...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 7, 2022 | Featured, Schools
CONTRIBUTED BY OCS OPELIKA — Alabama student Alexandria Torbert from Opelika High School was one of nine national officers who were newly elected to serve on this year’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Officer team. Alexandria, daughter of Keith and...
