by The Observer Staff | Nov 10, 2026 | Sports
BY SAMUEL JONESFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika High School started the Class 6A playoffs on the right foot, putting together a dominant, complete performance to beat Alma Bryant High School 41-7 at Bulldog Stadium on Nov. 6.Jordan Jackson led the Bulldogs (5-5),...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 4, 2026 | Featured, Politics
BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — Lee County voters went to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, to select their next sheriff following an unusual general election that included a grassroots write-in campaign supporting longtime incumbent Sheriff Jay Jones.Cam Hunt again won the...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 4, 2026 | Featured, Politics
U.S. senator, former Auburn head football coach to become Alabama’s 55th governor BY OBSERVER STAFF BY OBSERVER STAFF LEE COUNTY —U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R) led former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D) by 93,426 votes in unofficial statewide returns in the race for...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 3, 2026 | Featured, Politics
Council declines to approve new rental licensing requirements following public opposition BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council failed to approve an ordinance Tuesday, Nov. 3, that would have established new business licensing and taxation...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 3, 2026 | Sports
BY NICK MINERVA FOR THE OBSERVER BEULAH — With 2:01 left and a chance to tie the game, Woodland High School took over at its own 20 yard line. A Beulah High School defender stepped in front of a Nate Herren pass and returned it for a touchdown, giving the Bobcats...
