by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Sports
BY SAMUEL JONESAND ROB DAVIS FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Lee-Scott and Glenwood split success on the diamond last week, with the Lady Warriors edging a tight softball win while the Gators dominated in a three-game baseball series sweep. Girls In a game defined by...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Education, Featured
BY ABBEY CRANK FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika City Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Davis presented a plan to build a $140 million middle school to the Opelika City Council on April 7, aiming to address its growing student enrollment. “It’s not hard to see that we...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Education, Featured
BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika High School named the 2026 Mr. OHS, Titus Elliott, and Miss OHS, Blakely Parrish, a March 1 competition. Mr. and Miss OHS competed for the title during their junior year and represent the school during their senior year...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Column, Stacey Wallace
OPINION — According to AI on Google, “based on academic calendars from that era, Auburn University students began classes for the Fall Quarter of 1983 on Monday, Sept. 19, 1983.” That year, I was 20 at the time, and I was one of those Auburn students. I was a...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 14, 2026 | Community, Events
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Grillers across the region are invited to take part in one of downtown Opelika’s most anticipated summer events. The 12th Annual Burger Wars returns Saturday, June 6, at 11 a.m., bringing together local flavor and friendly...
